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ACCAS
(usually pronounced ACK-kis) - Alto Cumulus CAStellanus; mid-level clouds (bases generally 8 to 15 thousand feet), of which at least a fraction of their upper parts show cumulus-type development. These clouds often are taller than they are wide, giving them a turret-shaped appearance. ACCAS clouds are a sign of instabilityaloft, and may precede the rapid development of thunderstorms.
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