Storm feature

Shelf cloud

A wedge-shaped cloud attached to the leading edge of a gust front, formed as outflow lifts warm, moist air above it.

5 photos tagged

  • Summer Multicell over Lake Overholser in OKC, OK
    Storm mode Multicell cluster
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  • Shelf Cloud Advancing Over New Mexico
    Storm mode Multicell line QLCS or squall line
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  • Supercell becoming undercut south of Salina, KS
    Storm mode Classic supercell Elevated storm
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  • Shelf Cloud Passing Over Healdton, OK
    Storm mode Bow echo Multicell line QLCS or squall line
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  • Shelf Cloud Rolling Over the New Mexico Landscape
    Storm mode Multicell line Outflow-dominant storm
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