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Scud Clouds Are Often Mistaken For Tornadoes – What Are They?
As the nation’s attention was drawn to the dramatic pictures of a possible tornado in Atlanta, many were left wondering what exactly these scud clouds are and whether they’re harmful. In an effort to clear up this confusion, we must first delve into what defines a scud cloud.
National Weather Service data defines them as “Low, ragged stratiform or cumuliform cloud elements that normally are unattached to larger thunderstorm or cold frontal cloud bases. Also known as fractus clouds, they can look ominous but by themselves are not dangerous.”
Source: www.forbes.com
