Spectacular satellite imagery captured parallel bands of clouds called horizontal convective rolls – also known as “cloud ...

Satellite imagery showed "cloud streets" forming off the Florida coast on Feb. 1 as Arctic air moved south. The rare bands of clouds occur when cold, dry air flows over warmer ocean water.

Clouds need two essential ingredients to form, and both must be present simultaneously for the process to begin. There are two ingredients needed for clouds to form: water and nuclei. The first ...

These clouds look unreal, but they are a real phenomenon called Kelvin Helmholtz clouds. They form when one layer of air ...

You wouldn't think that clouds and snow floating around in the sky get help from bacteria near the ground, but those tiny organisms can lend a helping hand in getting clouds to form. First off, let’s ...

Have you ever looked up at the clouds in the sky and wondered how they form? Understanding cloud formation is really important for studying weather patterns and making accurate forecasts. Those clouds ...

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The skies over South Mississippi never disappoint. From breathtaking sunsets to ominous storm clouds, there is always something to catch the eye of skywatchers. One cloud ...

This week's question comes from Regina, who asks about one of the basic elements of our weather, "Why do clouds form?" Meteorologist Rob Shackelford: This might sound like a weird analogy, but I need ...