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(bases starting at an average of 20,000 feet)
Cirrocumulus: Thin clouds that appear as small "cotton patches." Cirrostratus: Thin white clouds that resemble veils. Middle Clouds
Altostratus: Grayish or bluish layer of clouds that can obscure the Sun. Low Clouds
Stratocumulus: Rounded cloud masses that form on top of a layer. Nimbostratus: Dark, gray shapeless cloud layers containing rain, snow, and ice pellets. Clouds with
Vertical
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Cumulonimbus: Large, dark, vertical clouds with bulging tops that bring showers, thunder, and lightning. |
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Weather Links (alphabetical) Scroll Down for Today's Satellite Latitude of British Virgin Islands: 18º 30 North of the Equator Longitude of British Virgin Islands: 64º 30´ West of Greenwich
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