Unusual Clouds Over Youngstown

[northside lurker]

After a quick search, I think these clouse are altocumulus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altocumulus

Unfortunately, the wiki article doesn't say why they look like that.  I think this formation happens because of the wind--like waves on water, or sand dunes.  But, I could be way off.

[jay]

I took this photo Tuesday afternoon.

Why did the clouds form this way?


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