Sc flo compared with Cu fra / Cu med

(Section 2.3.7.6.7)

Stratocumulus floccus may bear a strong resemblance to Cumulus fractus frayed by a fairly strong wind or Cumulus mediocris with irregular bases on days of fresh to strong winds. 

Stratocumulus floccus is distinguished from these species of Cumulus by:

• Usually having a very ragged lower part; if there is evidence of a partial flat base, it rapidly dissipates
• Having a base that is unusually high compared to the expected base for Cumulus (Cumulus may even be observed at a lower base)
• If there is doubt as to the identification, the cloud is identified as the appropriate Cumulus species