Clouds
Published on May 10, 2016
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Stratus
are grayish clouds that often cover the entire sky. They resemble fog. Usually no precipitation falls from these clouds, but sometimes they may drizzle.
Photo by thefixer
Nimbostratus
is a low-to-middle cloud that has a wide vertical and horizontal extent and produces precipitation generally rain
Photo by brownpau
Altocumulus
Is a mid ranged cloud that does not precipitate
Photo by drewgstephens
Altostratus
Are a mid level cloud and are generally a gray color and kind of puffy. They usually head a thunderstorm
Photo by Lightning_Todd
Cirrus
Are thin wispy clouds that usually form around 5000 feet
Photo by revedavion.com
Cirrocumulus
Is a high altitude thin cloud that usually heads a frontal system in advance of about 10 hours
Photo by FooNar
Cumulus
Is a low level cloud around 3000 feet an doesn't precipitate but can grow into a cloud that does
Photo by Hindrik S
Cumulonimbus
Is a low level cloud that can produce lightning hail and tornados.
Photo by Stuck in Customs
