Cumulonimbus capillatus

Cumulonimbus capillatus
Cumulonimbus Capillatus
Abbreviation	Cb cap.
Genus	Cumulonimbus (heap, cloud/severe rain)
Species	Capillatus (fiborous)
Classification	Family D (Vertically developed)
Appearance	Large cloud with fiborous, hair -like cirriform anvil top
Precipitation cloud?	Yes, often intense

A Cumulonimbus capillatus (Latin Capillatus, "hair") is a sub-form of cumulonimbus incus. It is a cumulonimbus cloud which has reached the level of stratospheric stability and has formed the characteristic flat, anvil shaped top with dense cirrus clouds which makes the cloud's top appear to contain hair-like structures.

A Cumulonimbus Capillatus is a mature and powerful cumulonimbus cloud and can produce multiple severe weather.