Jellyfish invasion in the sky: altocumulus floccus clouds make whimsical appearance. by Bobby Corser. Tue, April 2nd 2024 at 12:19 PM. Updated Tue, April 2nd 2024 at 1:12 PM. 16. VIEW ALL PHOTOS.

The main part of this cloud is made of an altocumulus cloud. These midlevel clouds form between 7,000 to 23,000 feet and develop in a similar way as cumulus clouds or thunderstorms.

Altocumulus floccus with virga also known as 'jellyticularus'. OK, we made up that last bit, but it really is sometimes known as a jellyfish cloud! Altocumulus is a middle-altitude cloud, ...

Altocumulus floccus clouds were visible on Wednesday morning over Boulder, and the National Weather Service office there managed to capture a view of these relatively rare clouds.

Monday was definitely a bit of a cloudspotter's paradise as some fantastic formations were seen across southern England. Beautiful image of altocumulus floccus with virga. The wispy part of the ...

Altocumulus clouds act as a visual cue for a changing weather pattern. These are the types of clouds that appear ahead of a strong cold front and are a common sight. They indicate the presence of ...

Altocumulus clouds are in the “middle-cloud” family and typically exist anywhere from 6,000 to 20,000 feet off the ground. Because they exist fairly close to Earth’s surface, they are ...

Beautiful image of altocumulus floccus with virga. The wispy part of the cloud - the virga - is actually precipitation but it's evaporating before it reaches the ground. Photo taken in Portchester ...