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What is Stratus?

A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.

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Glossary

Nimbostratus clouds are thick, dark, gray clouds associated with rainy and gloomy days that block the Sun. These clouds,...

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...

A distinct layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth, separating warmer surface water from...

Frozen drizzle is a dangerous type of frozen rain. It’s a light rain that falls in very fine drops, which freezes on contact...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...

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

A weather front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground and resulting in a mix...