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Stratocumulus Clouds

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STRATOCUMULUS Stratiformis

  • Immediate threatener of bad weather from a sprinkle to heavy precipitation.
  • If head of a cold front, gusty winds or thunder showers.

STRATOCUMULUS Opacus

  • Immediate threatener of bad weather from a sprinkle to heavy precipitation.
  • If head of a cold front, gusty winds or thunder showers.

STRATOCUMULUS at Sunset

  • Low water clouds of dark red color.
  • Precipitaion possible in 12 to 20 hours if winds from NE to S.
  • Other winds may bring an overcast sky.

STRATOCUMULUS at Sunset

  • Low water clouds of dark red color.
  • Precipitaion possible in 12 to 20 hours if winds from NE to S.
  • Other winds may bring an overcast sky.