What different types of clouds mean

Different clouds can indicate incoming weather

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Floridians live by the weather, watching clouds roll in and knowing a storm is coming. There are 10 different types of clouds that can indicate a variety of weather conditions headed into the area.

Nimbostratus and stratus clouds indicate moisture is coming, or already here. Cirrus clouds usually mean it's a good time to be outside.

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News 6 meteorologist Candace Campos explains the different types of clouds and at what elevations they can be found.

All cloud images were provided by the Florida International University Cloud Atlas.


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Candace Campos joined the News 6 weather team in 2015.

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