Did you see these clouds this past weekend? Some of us refer to them as 'Scary Looking Clouds,' for obvious reasons, but here's why you shouldn't be afraid of them.
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Sent using Click2PinsThey look intense, but don’t let the drama fool you. Shelf clouds are usually more bark than bite. They can bring heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and maybe even some small hail, but they’re not the type of storms that typically cause serious damage or spawn tornadoes.Image by: SportsMomx2 at Fall Creek in Humble. Sent using click2PinsIf you’ve ever seen a big, dramatic cloud clawing toward you that looks like it’s about to dig into the ground, chances are it was a shelf cloud. Shelf clouds form along the leading edge of a storm’s gust front; that’s where cool air from the storm pushes out ahead and lifts the warm, moist air near the ground. That lift creates this low, wedge-shaped cloud that stretches out horizontally across the sky.Shelf clouds are attached to the storm’s base . They often look like giant horizontal wedges, smooth in front and messy underneath. That turbulent underside is air mixing and rising.a little scary ), but shelf clouds don’t mean tornadoes are coming. That’s a wall cloud you’re thinking of; different cloud, different setup. I put together a quick video explaining the ingredients that come together to make a shelf cloud. Click below to watch!Sometimes called SLCs... Scary Looking CloudsThe outflow from the gust front helps create more storms that can last for miles. The first image I saw from our Gandalfnet described the image as driving into the Mother Ship. If you ever get an incredible picture or video, please share it with us by uploading them to:David Wayne took this at Hooks Airport.Chief meteorologist and recipient of the 2022 American Meteorological Society’s award for Excellence in Science Reporting by a Broadcast Meteorologist.Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook for $79.99? Here’s why it’s worth itSave on everything with a Sam’s Club membership — now on sale for just $25
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