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'''Altocumulus''' clouds are small, puffy-shaped clouds that usually appear in regularly-spaced groups at [[altitude]]s of 8,000 to 20,000 feet. They may occur in a layer of atmospheric [[instability]], and generally have a banded or rippled appearance. When observed in the morning during the spring or summer months, indicate a very high probability of precipitation in the afternoon. | '''Altocumulus''' clouds are small, puffy-shaped clouds that usually appear in regularly-spaced groups at [[altitude]]s of 8,000 to 20,000 feet. They may occur in a layer of atmospheric [[instability]], and generally have a banded or rippled appearance. When observed in the morning during the spring or summer months, indicate a very high probability of precipitation in the afternoon. | ||
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* [[cloud]] | * [[cloud]] | ||
* [[cumuliform cloud]] | * [[cumuliform cloud]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:09, July 13, 2016
Altocumulus clouds are small, puffy-shaped clouds that usually appear in regularly-spaced groups at altitudes of 8,000 to 20,000 feet. They may occur in a layer of atmospheric instability, and generally have a banded or rippled appearance. When observed in the morning during the spring or summer months, indicate a very high probability of precipitation in the afternoon.