All clouds need “seeds” called condensation nuclei or ice nuclei to properly develop. This could be a speck of dust, clay or ...

Weather officials say different types of clouds can tell you what kind of weather to expect. Here's a look at the different types.

Weather officials say different types of clouds can tell you what kind of weather to expect. Here's a look at the different types.

Mid-level clouds include altostratus and altocumulus, while at lower levels, you can observe stratocumulus, nimbostratus, and cumulonimbus clouds (with “nimbus” meaning precipitation in Latin).

Saturday evening delivered one of the year’s most magnificent sunsets in the D.C. area. A gorgeous canopy of textured clouds was illuminated as the sun sank toward the horizon, and the sky ...

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 ...

A NASA observation satellite has spotted odd UFO-shaped cloud hovering above the Otago region in southeastern New Zealand.

The sky may have caught your attention recently with some uncommon clouds over our area, making it a great time to learn the difference between many types of clouds.

How unusual are these asperitas clouds that were spotted in New England? From Boston to Providence, even as far west as Albany — van Gogh-like clouds painted the sky. The last time these cloud ...

According to WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth, these clouds that resemble jellyfish are patchy altocumulus clouds with virga (rain that evaporates before it reaches the ground) at the bottom of ...