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An Afternoon at CSUNAn Afternoon at CSUN
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CirrusCirrus
Thin High Like mare’s tails or feathers Mild weather
Thin High Like mare’s tails or feathers Mild weather
CumulusCumulus
Like cotton Cauliflower shape Fair weather Can become storm clouds
Like cotton Cauliflower shape Fair weather Can become storm clouds
StratusStratus
Sheet-like Dull, gray Blankets the sky Can bring drizzle
Sheet-like Dull, gray Blankets the sky Can bring drizzle
CirrostratusCirrostratus
Fog Halos around sun or moon High See-through Can mean rain is coming
Fog Halos around sun or moon High See-through Can mean rain is coming
NimbostratusNimbostratus
Rain and snow Thick Low Dark Can bring thunderstorms
Rain and snow Thick Low Dark Can bring thunderstorms
CumulonimbusCumulonimbus
Rain Thunderstorms, sleet, snow, hail Anvil shaped Low bases, high tops Can bring tornados
Rain Thunderstorms, sleet, snow, hail Anvil shaped Low bases, high tops Can bring tornados
Cumulonimbus with tornadoCumulonimbus with tornado
Fast and powerful whirling winds Hail Thunderstorms Can cause destruction
Fast and powerful whirling winds Hail Thunderstorms Can cause destruction
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