Weather Alert in Kentucky
Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 2:44PM EDT until March 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
AREAS AFFECTED: Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense smoke. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, locally dense smoke is expected west of I-75, primarily over northern McCreary, northern Wayne, southern Pulaski and southwestern Laurel Counties. Routes particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke will be KY-90 between Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Monticello; KY-27 from Pine Knot to Somerset; KY-192 between London and Somerset; and the Hal Rogers Parkway from I-75 to the vicinity of Somerset. For the Wind Advisory, all of Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous in smoke tonight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
INSTRUCTION: Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid inhaling smoke. If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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