Scud

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002413",
  "term": "Scud",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "Ragged, detached fragments of cloud that appear below a main cloud base, often associated with precipitation. These low-lying clouds are formed by the condensation of water vapor in turbulent air beneath a larger cloud system. Scud clouds are frequently observed beneath nimbostratus or cumulonimbus clouds.",
    "Small, ragged, low cloud fragments that are unattached to a larger cloud base and often seen with and behind cold fronts and thunderstorm gust fronts. Such clouds generally are associated with cool moist air, such as thunderstorm outflow."
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "pannus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/scud/"
}