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Types of clouds

Published on Nov 26, 2015

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Types of clouds

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Cirrus

Wispy, feathery clouds that indicate fair weater
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altocumulus

Indicate precipitation and medium level
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altostratus

Indicates precipitation and medium level
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Cumulus

Clouds that look like cotton and indicate fair weater
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Cumulonimbus

often produce thunderstorms and are towering clouds with flat tops
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Fog

clouds that form near the ground after a humid day
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Cirrocumulus

look like cotton balls and indicate that a storm is on its way

Stratus

flat layers indicate a cloudy day

Nimbostratus

flat layers indicate drizzle, rain, or snow
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