Even a small cumulus cloud can weigh hundreds of tons. There are two basic reasons moisture in clouds can remain at high altitude before falling down as raindrops. Get local news 24/7.

Weather When rain clouds travel say from west to east, how does all that water stay in the sky for so long? If I were to throw a bucket of water in the air, gravity would cause it to fall back down.

Cool-looking clouds, including hole punch and fall streak clouds, spotted in North Texas skies People sent photos of hole punch clouds, fall streak clouds and cirrocumulus clouds. Credit: Shannon ...