A cooling trend is expected in the Bay Area, with moderate heat risk today and cooler temperatures on the way. Fire threats ...

While you are soaking up the summer sun, doctors say you can still get sick, including from two new COVID strains that are ...

Don’t put your umbrella away just yet. Showers and storms are a possibility every day this week, and muggy conditions persist ...

“One of the most noticeable symptoms of the Stratus variant is hoarseness, which includes a scratchy or raspy voice," ...

CURRENTLY TRACKING: Near-normal high temps last through the upcoming week with periodic rain and thunderstorm chances.

USDA started seeking quotes as part of the on-ramp process for Pool 2 of the STRATUS program for cloud integration and development support.

The prefix “alto” (meaning “high”) helps distinguish mid-level clouds from their lower-level counterparts (such as altostratus vs stratus). NWS cloud chart. Click to expand to full-size.

Stratus clouds can mean rain, but it’s usually drizzly and longer in duration. Now you know enough to step outside and start honing your cloud classification and forecasting.

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

Because stratus clouds form at such a low altitude (typically below 2,000 ft, but can form as high as 4,000 ft), the droplets within the clouds remain in liquid form.