Altocumulus clouds act as a visual cue for a changing weather pattern. These are the types of clouds that appear ahead of a strong cold front and are a common sight. They indicate the presence of a ...

Did you notice the clouds around lunch today over Houston? These, "mackerel skies" (because they can resemble scales of a fish) or "cotton ball" (as many children refer to them) are clouds caused from ...

The war of the worlds has begun! Because of their rarity and unusual appearance, fallstreak holes, or punch hole clouds, are often attributed to UFOs because they form as large circular gaps in ...

A rare cloud formations seen over Anacortes and Ferndale caused a stir Monday afternoon. At least two punch-hole clouds appeared and made an eerie site. The weird formation usually happens when a ...

Altocumulus clouds are "mid-level clouds composed primarily of water droplets," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These groups of fleecy clouds share some ...

One day, shortly before sunset in the western sky over Chicago there was a layer of clouds that looked like it had a hole punched through it, with wispy clouds falling through. What causes that?

On Sunday 19th July we were inundated with photos of the same cloud which dominated the evening sky. This cloud is known as Altocumulus. Meteorologist Chris Page explains more: Altocumulus clouds are ...

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On the morning of Feb. 18, 2015, a cluster of “punch hole clouds” wafted overhead. Scientifically known as cavum clouds, they are distinguished by giant circular or oblong holes that appear punched ...