Friday, March 25, 2011

How to Predict the Weather ;D

You most likely turn to your local weather report to find out what the day will be like, but looking at the clouds can help too. These common types of clouds will help you decide if you should move your party inside .D



Type of cloud: Cirrus
Thin and wispy, they can appear in a variety of shapes

Most likely weather
Approaching front and stormy weather.

 
 
Type of cloud: Cumulonimbus
Heavy dense clouds in the form of mountains or towers.

Most likely weather
Heavy showers with thunder and lightning or hail.



Type of cloud: Nimbostratus
Dark, low uniformly gray clouds.

Most likely weather
Widespread light to moderate precipitation



Type of cloud: Cirrostratus
Sheetlike clouds covering the entire sky.

Most likely weather
May signal precipitation within 15-25 hours



Type of cloud: Cumulus Humilis
Small puffy clouds with minimal vertical development


Most likely weather
Fair weather. Never produce precipitation

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