Which cloud types would most likely indicate that a thunderstorm is on the way?

Tall cumulus clouds that grow upward can develop into cumulonimbus clouds, which bring thunderstorms. A flat, spreading top often forms as the cloud reaches the upper atmosphere, signaling a strong storm cloud. Small, round cumulus clouds usually indicate fair weather, while cirrus and stratus clouds are not the clearest signs of an approaching thunderstorm.

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