Up in the Sky Pretty Powerful Clouds
A kid friendly overview explains how clouds form from water vapor, the difference between gas liquid and ice, and how clouds affect weather. It notes gray and greenish clouds signal heavy rain or hail and mentions storms like tornadoes. It also describes clouds as blankets warming winter nights.
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Cloud Types: Cirrus Stratus and Cumulus Overview
The piece explains three main cloud types Cirrus high wispy mare’s tails circling from 16 000 to 45 000 feet Stratus gray low clouds 6 500 to 23 000 feet bringing steady rain or snow Cumulus low puffy clouds from the ground to 6 500 feet plus a note that fog is a ground cloud and can create differing weather across a street.
Cloud Clues The Mini Page on cloud types
The Mini Page explains mammatus clouds that sag under storm clouds. It also describes lenticular clouds shaped like lenses or flying saucers, often forming above mountains such as the Inyo Mountains in California.
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Storm safety guidance for severe weather alerts
NOAA weather warnings advise seeking indoor shelter during thunder and lightning with tornado warnings calling for basements or interior rooms. When away from home seek sturdy building shelter and avoid under bridges. keep a NOAA weather radio on with fresh batteries for alerts.
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Dramatic Skies Form as Clouds Gather Over Horizon
The observer notes clouds piling up in rows, creating a striking display of layered skies. Light breaks through intermittently, painting the scene with shifting shadows and high contrast as the weather shifts.
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