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What does stratus mean?
Stratus or "blanket" clouds are usually low, featureless clouds that obscure all or part of the sun and sky. Higher altitude types are "altostratus" and "cirrostratus", which are formed from ice crystals.
Beside tornadoes what type of weather does status clouds bring?
You mean stratus clouds? Stratus clouds can bring rain but not tornadoes.
How do you group clouds?
Cumulus clouds are puffy. They have flat bottoms and are low in the sky. Cumulus clouds usually mean fair weather. If they grow tall, they can become thunderheads and bring rain.Cirrus clouds are the highest clouds. They usually mean fair weather. They look white and feathery.Stratus clouds are the low clouds. Fog is a stratus cloud at ground level. They look like a low gray blanket. Stratus clouds bring rain or snow.
How do startus clouds from?
I do believe that u mean stratus
What are the different types of cloud and what do they look like?
There are four main types of clouds ; Stratus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, and Cirrus. Stratus means "layer" in latin, and that is what it looks like. It covers most of the sky and brings light rain. Cumulus are the kinds of puffy clouds toddlers draw in pictures. They mean sunny, nice, happy weather. Cumulonimbus clouds mean thunderstorms, and they are often called Thunderheads because of that. Cumulonimus clouds are very tall and puffy. And last but not least, cirrus clouds mean a change in the weather, but they occur on sunny days. Fun Fact: Cirrus means" wisp of hair" in Latin.
What type of weather is associated with stratus clouds?
Stratus clouds are typically associated with overcast or foggy weather, and often bring light precipitation like drizzle or light rain. They form in stable, moist air masses and indicate a potential for prolonged periods of gloomy, dreary conditions.
What does big dark clouds mean?
Big dark clouds typically indicate an approaching storm or heavy rainfall. These clouds are usually filled with moisture and can block sunlight, making the sky appear dark. It's a good idea to seek shelter if you see big dark clouds, as they may be a sign of inclement weather.
Do grey clouds mean the clouds are cirrus clouds?
No. When clouds are gray, that means the sunlight can barely shine through them. Usually cirrus clouds are thin, white, and wispy. The clouds you are seeing are probably stratus or altocumulus clouds.
What does Stratocumulus mean?
The Latin stratus, "spread out" or "layer", and the Latin cumulus, "clumped" or "heaped", were combined to describe this class of cloud, which is a high layer of thick, dark clouds. Clouds were first classified by the English scientist Luke Howard in the early 1800's. (see link)
What does the cloud name stratus mean?
The cloud name "stratus" comes from the Latin word for "layer." Stratus clouds often appear as a uniform layer covering the sky, typically low to the ground. They are generally associated with overcast or foggy conditions.
What kind of weather will you have with a cirrus clouds?
cirrus clouds mean usually fair (good) weather
What are layers of curly clouds called?
You probably mean Cirrus clouds, which are clouds made of ice crystals. There're several variations, including Cirrostratus and Cirrocumulus, but the clouds with the most prominent "wisps" or "curles" are Cirrus.
