What is the Levanter cloud over the Rock of Gibraltar?

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The Levanter is a banner cloud that forms over the top of the Rock when a moist easterly wind, the Levante, is forced up its eastern face. It can make the town humid and grey while the surrounding area stays sunny.
The Levante is an easterly wind that funnels through the Strait of Gibraltar. When it carries moist air from the Mediterranean, that air is pushed up the steep eastern face of the Rock, cools as it rises and condenses into a cloud that streams away to the west. The effect is most common between spring and autumn. For visitors, it means the upper Rock can be shrouded in cloud and views from the top may be lost, even on a sunny day elsewhere. The town beneath can feel humid and overcast. If views matter to you, check the Rock before buying Nature Reserve tickets, as the cloud often clears later in the day or on another day.

What is the Levanter cloud over the Rock of Gibraltar?

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