What is Nimbostratus Clouds?

Nimbostratus clouds are thick, dark, gray clouds associated with rainy and gloomy days that block the Sun. These clouds, producing persistent rain, are usually associated with frontal systems provided by mid-latitude cyclones. These mid-level clouds are often accompanied by continuous moderate rain or snow and appear to cover most of the sky.

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A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

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A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...

The occurrence of storms resulting from the horizontal advection of cold air at high levels or the horizontal advection of...

Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety...

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Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.

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