Cumulus mediocris cloud
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| Cumulus mediocris cloud | |
|---|---|
 Cumulus mediocris clouds | |
| Abbreviation | Cu |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cumulus (heaped) |
| Species | mediocris (moderate) |
| Altitude | 500-2000 m (1,500-15,000 ft) |
| Classification | Family C (Low-level) |
| Precipitation | Usually No |
Cumulus mediocris is a cloud form of the cumulus family, larger in vertical development than Cumulus humilis[1]. It may or may not show the cauliflower form characteristic of cumulus clouds. These clouds do not generally produce precipitation, but may further advance into clouds such as Cumulus congestus and Cumulonimbus, which do[1].
Forecast
These clouds are common in the advance of a cold front or in unstable atmospheric conditions such as an area of low pressure. They can grow into larger clouds which could bring storms. If these clouds are present in the morning or early afternoon they show a significant instability in the atmosphere likely leading to storms later in the day.
References
- ^ a b Transclusion error: {{En}} is only for use in File namespace. Use {{langx|en}} or {{in lang|en}} instead.National Weather Service. "L2 Clouds: Cumulus (Cu) of moderate/strong development". JetStream. NOAA. Retrieved 2010-06-01.
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