Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. 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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