Mammatus clouds typically form beneath the anvil of a cumulonimbus cloud. And unlike most other clouds, which develop as a result of rising air, mammatus clouds actually form from sinking air.

Thunderstorms can be characterized by their classic anvil-shaped tops, which are where the air hits a strong, stable layer of the atmosphere and can’t force its way through it. This layer is often ...

Heat waves bring dangerous and deadly lightning strikes. Here’s how to avoid getting struck - More than 30 people have been injured by lightning strikes during the course of the past two weeks ...

Flooding, gusty winds and dangerous lightning for some, a few distant rumbles and maybe sprinkles in the dust for others.

Rapid vertical growth in cauliflower-looking cumulonimbus clouds indicates a maturing storm, capable of producing heavy rain, frequent lightning, strong winds, and hail.

They're both ominous looking and are often confused for each other, but they are very different clouds. Let's look at how a ...

News UK & World Bad Weather Rare 'roll clouds' spotted over Portuguese beaches as heatwave sweeps Europe Wild weather is hitting various parts of Europe during the current record-breaking heatwave.

The findings suggest that these clouds likely originated outside the galaxy, offering new insights into how galaxies acquire fresh gas and sustain star formation over billions of years. This hints at ...

Scientists are venturing to the Southern Ocean to study clouds and the world's cleanest air to better understand climate change and the impact of human activity on the Earth's atmosphere.

The 45th Weather Squadron gave an 85% chance of good liftoff conditions, with the only concerns being the anvil cloud and cumulus cloud rules. Find out more about the weather criteria for a Falcon ...

Chances of rain increase toward the afternoon, with the possibility of gusty winds and blowing dust. Here's the forecast in metro Phoenix.