Howard is the reason we have cumulus (meaning "heap"), stratus ("layer"), cirrus ("curl") and many other cloud names. His ...

Weather forecasting can often seem as arcane as gazing into a crystal ball, but the skill lies in analyzing current conditions, identifying weather patterns and applying climatology to produce a ...

Did you know that certain kinds of clouds can help predict the weather? I love answering questions about weather and science, and I got a great question from Brent. He saw some strange looking clouds ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – We took one week off, but we are back in action for this week’s “Weather Wednesday” and it’s inspired by both our Cody Mitchell and Richie Cruz who recently asked about clouds so ...

Got your head in the clouds? Well, that's exactly where I want you. Clouds are fascinating to watch as they float through the sky. But what is even more intriguing is that their appearance can give ...

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has made official several new types of clouds. It is not that these clouds are new; they are just a little less common and had not received a page in the ...

From flying saucers to waves, fire, and even more, New Mexico is home to a variety of unique cloud types. On the third ...

Viewers across Florida’s east coast have been asking about the strange glowing clouds that appeared in the sky just before ...

September 12, 2025, is Cloud Appreciation Day, according to the Cloud Appreciation Society. Its website encourages everyone to, “Look up to appreciate the beauty of the clouds.” As I child, that’s ...