Hazardous Coastal Conditions for the Mid-Atlantic; Storm System Approaching Southern Alaska

A Nor'easter will create hazardous marine and coastal conditions along the Mid-Atlantic coast through mid-week, with significant coastal flooding and beach erosion possible. Meanwhile, another strong storm system is forecast to bring high winds and heavy precipitation to portions of southern Alaska. Elsewhere, relatively benign weather is expected through the first half of the work week. Read More >

United States Post Office Releases
Cloudscapes Stamps

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued a 15-stamp set commemorating various types of clouds. Known as the 'Cloudscapes' series, nine of the ten basic cloud types are depicted. The stamps in the series are shown below, arranged according to altitude. Clicking on a stamp will give you a larger image of the stamp, as well as the brief text which describes that particular cloud type on the back of the stamp.


Cirrus Radiatus	Cirrostratus Fibratus	Cirrocumulus Undulatus
Cumulonimbus Mammatus	High Clouds	Cumulonimbus Incus


Altocumulus Stratiformis	Altostratus Translucidus	Altocumulus Undulatus
Altocumulus Castellanus	Middle Clouds	Altocumulus Lenticularis


Stratocumulus Undulatus	Stratus Opacus	Cumulus Humilis
Cumulus Congestus	Low Clouds	Cumulonimbus with Tornado

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