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This storm

Last post 07-19-2008, 6:48 AM by symonds. 2 replies.
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  •  04-01-2008, 7:21 PM 2833311

    This storm

    We have a storm getting ready to come through. I was wondering what the red clouds ment. I know that green clouds mean a possible tornado. So what does a red cloud mean?
  •  06-06-2008, 8:44 PM 3088878 in reply to 2833311

    Re: This storm

    Sunsets and Sunrises are red because light is traveling farther thru the atmosphere.  The longer the trip, the more blue is scattered and that leaves red/yellow to reach our eyes or reflect off clouds.

    Sunsets are especially vivid when red light reflects off clouds overhead. So red clouds would be dependent on sun angle (time of day) and amount of cloud cover, i.e. a dying storm.

    Meteorologist Tom Russell

     


    Tom Russell
    Chief Meteorologist
  •  07-19-2008, 6:48 AM 3215079 in reply to 2833311

    Re: This storm

    Very nice to read.

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    symonds

    Addiction Recovery New Jersey

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