What type of cloud is specifically forecasted in TAF reports?

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) reports focus on providing weather forecasts that are essential for aviation. Among the cloud types mentioned, cumulonimbus clouds are particularly significant due to their association with severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and turbulence.

Cumulonimbus clouds are key indicators of potentially hazardous weather, thus they are specifically highlighted in TAF reports to inform pilots about conditions that could affect flight safety. TAFs offer information on anticipated weather changes over a five-statement forecast period, helping pilots prepare for and navigate around adverse weather events.

On the other hand, while cumulus, stratus, and nimbus clouds are important types of clouds, they do not carry the same implications for severe weather that cumulonimbus does, making them less likely to be specifically forecasted in TAF reports.