Indicates that the air below the cloud is dry; can also signify the downdraft region of a storm. Wall clouds. A localized, often abrupt lowering from the base of a thunderstorm.

The clouds behind the display are known as fanning cirrus, linked to the outflow or exhaust of the storm. Some cirrostratus and perhaps altocumulus were also part of the mix, providing texture ...

An example of what a wall cloud looks like. (National Weather Service) SCUD CLOUDS. Scud clouds are commonly confused with tornadoes. Scud clouds form below a storm cloud and are wispy in appearance.

KARE 11's John Zeigler says folks often mistake a shelf cloud for a wall cloud, ... Wall clouds are not as large or long as a shelf cloud, and look more like a column on the base of a storm cloud.

Storm clouds make great pictures, but what do they mean. J. Staas Haught, USA TODAY NETWORK. Mon, July 1, 2024 at 11:17 AM UTC. 2 min read. In the summer months, the skies can fill up with a ...