Weather Alert in Oklahoma
Flood Watch issued May 5 at 8:28PM CDT until May 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
AREAS AFFECTED: Tillman; Cotton; Jefferson; Wichita; Clay
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Texas... Red River near Burkburnett affecting Jefferson, Cotton, Wichita, Clay and Tillman Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river may be isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The river gage is not in operation. At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the estimated stage was 6.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
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