Have you noticed cirrus clouds in the sky? Here's how they form

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — One of our viewers since in this pic of wispy cirrus clouds over Virginia. You have probably seen these before.

Cindy Whorley in Goode took this image of the sky over Bedford county.

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These clouds form where temperatures in the sky are super cold, often colder than -20!

The clouds are so thin and icy that the wind blows them into interesting shapes.

You can usually tell which direction the wind is blowing when you see how these clouds are stretched and sculpted. – George