Weather Alert in Vermont
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 8:19PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
AREAS AFFECTED: Grand Isle; Western Franklin; Orleans; Essex; Western Chittenden; Lamoille; Caledonia; Washington; Eastern Franklin; Eastern Chittenden
DESCRIPTION: The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Code Red Category (Unhealthy for Everyone) due to Fine Particulates for Caledonia, Eastern Chittenden, Eastern Franklin, Essex, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orleans, Washington, Western Chittenden, and Western Franklin in effect through midnight EDT tonight. The air quality index, or AQI, is expected to approach or exceed the Code Red or Unhealthy for Everyone or greater category due to Fine Particulates. When pollution levels are in the Code Red Category (Unhealthy for Everyone), the Vermont Department of Health recommends that these individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, older adults, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease and those working outside. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy. If you have heart disease: symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your healthcare provider. An Air Quality Action Day means that particulate concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources web site at https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/local-air-quality-forecasts.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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Weather Topic: What are Mammatus Clouds?
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A mammatus cloud is a cloud with a unique feature which resembles
a web of pouches hanging along the base of the cloud.
In the United States, mammatus clouds tend to form in the warmer months, commonly
in the Midwest and eastern regions.
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under altostratus, altocumulus, stratocumulus, and cirrus clouds. Mammatus clouds
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