Weather Alert in Colorado
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 9:51AM MDT until March 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
AREAS AFFECTED: Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet; Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire, especially on south facing slopes below 7000 feet MSL.
INSTRUCTION: Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth.
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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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Weather Topic: What are Cumulonimbus Clouds?
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The final form taken by a growing cumulus cloud is the
cumulonimbus cloud, which is very tall and dense.
The tower of a cumulonimbus cloud can soar 23 km into the atmosphere, although
most commonly they stop growing at an altitude of 6 km.
Even small cumulonimbus clouds appear very large in comparison to other cloud types.
They can signal the approach of stormy weather, such as thunderstorms or blizzards.
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