Clouds

Before a hurricane, the clouds may appear as thick, dark, and heavy, with a low, overcast sky. You may notice the sky becoming increasingly gray and the clouds taking on a menacing appearance as the storm approaches. Additionally, you may see bands of clouds starting to move in a swirling pattern, signifying the development of the hurricane.

Clouds form different shapes due to various factors such as temperature, humidity, and air currents. The shape of a cloud can be influenced by the air's movement as it rises and cools, causing the water vapor to condense and form different patterns. Different cloud types also have characteristic shapes based on their formation processes and atmospheric conditions.

Clouds are condensed particles of moisture in the air. Basically, they are formed when water droplets evaporate are are pushed into the air by a mountain until they get to a certain point (called the condensation point) where the air temperature drops and they condense to form clouds.

White frozen water vapor is called snow. It forms when water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals, which then fall to the ground as snowflakes.

Yes, clouds can form patterns based on various factors such as wind, temperature, and humidity. Some common cloud patterns include cumulus clouds that form fluffy white masses, stratus clouds that create uniform layers, and cirrus clouds that appear thin and wispy. Additionally, different cloud types can combine to create more complex patterns in the sky.

If water vapour exists below the 100% humidity level it is likely that the true vapour is completely clear, but as soon as any condensation takes place tiny drops of water are formed which is the beginning of a mist or a fog or rain. In winter condensation might produce hoar frost, frost, snow or hailstones.

The main source of water vapor in the atmosphere is evaporation from oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water due to solar radiation. This process involves liquid water changing into water vapor, which then enters the atmosphere.

When moist warm air rises and cools, it reaches its dew point and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals, forming a cloud. This process is known as condensation or cloud formation.

A synonym for funnel cloud is condensation funnel. Tornado may also be considered a synonym, though this is a bit loose as not all funnel clouds become tornadoes, and some tornadoes do not have a visible funnel.

During stormy days, you are likely to see dark, low-lying clouds such as nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds. These clouds are associated with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.

If there are no clouds in the sky, we will see the full extent of the atmosphere above us and all the celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, stars, and planets. The sky will appear clear and bright during the day and reveal a dark sky filled with stars at night.

Lightning rapidly heats the air around it to extremely high temperatures, causing the air to expand and create a shock wave. This rapid expansion and compression of the air molecules results in a temporary drop in air pressure, followed by a rapid increase after the lightning strike.

Water vapor in the air can form clouds, fog, or mist depending on conditions such as temperature and humidity.

Yes, stratus clouds are low-lying clouds that are often associated with overcast skies and light drizzle. While they may not always produce rain, they can bring precipitation in the form of light rain or drizzle.

During a clear night, heat from the surface of the Earth radiates out into space since there are no clouds to trap it. Clouds act as a blanket, trapping heat near the surface and preventing it from escaping, which leads to warmer temperatures on cloudy nights compared to clear nights.

The term for droplets of water that condense on aerosols in the sky is called "cloud condensation nuclei." These particles serve as the nuclei around which water vapor in the atmosphere condenses to form clouds.

Weather generally in southern hemisphere moves from the west to the east. eg. Weather in Perth AU arrives in Adelaide AU 2 days later and in Sydney AU 5 days later.

There are different circumstances if there is an offshore low or Cyclone off the East coast where sometimes it will move East to West but only until landfall where it dissipates after hitting the Great Dividing Range.

The tall puffy clouds that form by vertical motion in warm and humid air are called cumulus clouds. These clouds typically appear isolated, with a flat base and a dome-shaped top. They are often associated with fair weather, but can develop into larger storm clouds if the atmosphere becomes more unstable.

Cumulonimbus clouds are the type of clouds that indicate a pending thunderstorm. These clouds are tall, dense, and have an anvil shape at the top. They can produce heavy rain, lightning, thunder, and even hail during a thunderstorm.

Cirrus clouds are wispy, high-altitude clouds typically found at altitudes above 20,000 feet. These clouds are composed of ice crystals and often indicate fair weather.

No, some tornadoes will form without a wall cloud. In most cases there are of a variety called landspouts, which are tornadoes that do not form in association with the mesocyclone of a supercell. These tornadoes are typically weak, though on occasion have been known to cause damage as high as F3.

The name given to a towering cloud that has not fully developed into a thunderstorm is a cumulus congestus cloud. These clouds are large, puffy clouds with vertical growth, indicating instability in the atmosphere.

They are a part of the water cycle. After water evaporates (it becomes gas and rises) it condenses into clouds. Once the cloud is large or heavy enough, the gas becomes a liquid again and rain falls.

Tornadoes take on a spiral shape because the winds in them spin and move upward. This is because tornadoes originate from the rotating updraft of a supercell thunderstorm. The updraft gets this rotation from wind shear.

No. those clouds are to high to produce precipitation.