A combination of visible light imagery and weather radar.
Cumulus clouds can produce varying amounts of precipitation, typically in the form of rain showers. The amount of precipitation produced by cumulus clouds depends on factors such as the size and vertical development of the cloud, atmospheric conditions, and location.
No, usually only Nimbus clouds produce noticeable precipitation.
precipitation
cumulonimbus clouds
Radar signals can detect both precipitation and clouds, but they respond differently to each. Radar detects precipitation by bouncing signals off water droplets or ice particles in the air, whereas clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are too small to reflect radar signals effectively. So, while radar can show the location and intensity of precipitation, it may not provide a detailed view of clouds unless they contain significant amounts of precipitation.
No
Falling moisture of clouds refers to the process by which water droplets in clouds coalesce and grow until they are heavy enough to fall as precipitation, such as rain or snow. This process is known as precipitation and occurs when the moisture content in the clouds exceeds their capacity to hold water, leading to the release of precipitation.
cumulonimbus clouds
Clouds with precipitation are often referred to as nimbostratus clouds. These clouds are characterized by their uniform, thick, gray layers that produce steady rain or snow.
The size of precipitation is influenced by the strength of updrafts, droplet size within clouds, and atmospheric conditions such as temperature and humidity. Larger droplets form in strong updrafts, resulting in heavier precipitation, while weaker updrafts produce lighter precipitation.
Yes, the source of all clouds and precipitation is water vapor. Water evaporates from bodies of water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers, and rises into the atmosphere where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When the conditions are right, these clouds release precipitation in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
it depends if you are asking what type of cloud is it if it produces thunder and precipitation. if so then they are cumulonimbus clouds otherwise know as thunderheads.