Weather officials say different types of clouds can tell you what kind of weather to expect. Here's a look at the different types.

While a funnel cloud may look like a tornado and form the same way, there's a very distinct difference between the two.

A weather phenomenon can explain that. Virga clouds make it look like it is raining even when it is dry on the ground. What does ‘50% chance of rain’ mean on a weather forecast? Pinpoint ...

Cumulus clouds are white, puffy clouds that look like pieces of floating cotton and are often called "fair-weather clouds". The base of each cloud it flat and the top has rounded towers.

Clouds that look like cartoon cotton balls or cauliflower are made up of tiny liquid water droplets and are called cumulus clouds. Often, these are fair-weather clouds that form when the Sun warms ...