Weather Alert in Florida
Red Flag Warning issued February 21 at 1:36PM EST until February 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
AREAS AFFECTED: Inland Franklin; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Madison; Inland Wakulla; Inland Taylor; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie; Southern Liberty
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE FL BIG BEND ON SUNDAY DUE TO CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS... .A very dry airmass and gusty winds tomorrow afternoon in the wake of tonight's cold frontal passage. Critically low relative humidity coupled with strong winds and dry fuels from the ongoing drought is expected to result in red flag conditions tomorrow afternoon. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 015, 017, 018, 019, 027, 028, 029, 034, 115, 118, 127, 128, 134, and 426. * WIND...Northwest winds 16 to 22 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrostratus Clouds?
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Cirrostratus clouds are high, thin clouds that form above
20,000 feet and are made mostly of ice crystals. They sometimes look like giant
feathers, horse tails, or curls of hair in the sky.
These clouds are pushed by the jet stream and can move at high speeds reaching
100 mph.
What do they indicate?
They indicate that a precipitation is likely within 24 hours.
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Weather Topic: What is Condensation?
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Condensation is the process which creates clouds, and therefore
it is a crucial process in the water cycle.
Condensation is the change of matter from a state of gas into a state of liquid,
and it happens because water molecules release heat into the atmosphere and
become organized into a more closely packed structure, what we might see as
water droplets.
Water is always present in the air around us as a vapor, but it's too small for
us to see. When water undergoes the process of condensation it becomes organized
into visible water droplets. You've probably seen condensation happen before on the
surface of a cold drink!
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