WEATHER DISTURBANCES
CLOUDS
100

Violent disturbances in the atmosphere caused by a sudden change in air pressure and rapid air movements

STORMS

100

are clouds that have flat bases and are often described as puffy, cotton-like, or fluffy in appearance.

CUMULUS CLOUDS

200

Localized storm cloud that produces thunder and lightning. It brings heavy rain showers, as well as gusty winds over a large area when the warm, moist air suddenly rises.

THUNDERSTORMS

200

a dark, rain-bearing cloud, often associated with precipitation like rain or snow.

NIMBUS CLOUDS