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Cloud and fog are typically measured using visibility and cloud cover metrics. Visibility is often reported in meters or kilometers, indicating how far one can see in the presence of fog or low clouds. Cloud cover is usually expressed in oktas or percentages, indicating the fraction of the sky that is covered by clouds. Additionally, cloud height can be measured in feet or meters above ground level to provide more specific information about the cloud layers.

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