What are the characteristics of cumulonimbus clouds?

Cumulonimbus clouds are known for producing sever storms. Storms with strong winds, heavy rain/snow, and or hail. They'll appear in front of cold fronts, as the cold fronts move fast and push the warm air in front of it, causing it to rise. As it rises, the rising air gets blown over to the side as the front is moving below it. read more

As it rises, the rising air gets blown over to the side as the front is moving below it. Obviously, rising air forms clouds, and the movements make the clouds look like giant anvils, which is a distinctive characteristic of cumulonimbus clouds. read more

Well-developed cumulonimbus clouds are characterized by a flat, anvil-like top (anvil dome), caused by wind shear or inversion near the tropopause. The shelf of the anvil may precede the main cloud's vertical component for many miles, and be accompanied by lightning. read more

Cumulonimbus clouds are a type of cumulus cloud associated with thunder storms and heavy precipitation. They are also a variation of nimbus or precipitation bearing clouds. They are formed beneath 20,000 ft. and are relatively close to the ground. read more