A thunderstorm cloud cluster and its typical shelf cloud ahead of heavy rainfall near Bremen (Germany) on 21 July 2023.

A shelf cloud is NOT a tornado cloud (for the most part). You typically see them on the leading edge of a thunderstorm line segment or squall line. The drop in the clouds that forms the shelf is ...

An impressive shelf cloud formation was seen over much of Hampton Roads late on Saturday afternoon. That might have people wondering what exactly causes these visually stunning clouds. A shelf ...

A severe thunderstorm passed over New York City creating an extraordinary shelf cloud. Footage captures large hailstones breaking several building and car windows in Fremont, Nebraska. As alarms ...

However, you can observe several atmospheric clues to identify whether a storm is intensifying or causing severe weather. Shelf clouds, also known as arcus clouds, are ominous, low-hanging clouds ...

In Spring Hill, Tennessee, residents captured timelapse footage of a large storm cloud ... is the wedge of cloud forming beneath the main cumulonimbus - known as a 'shelf' or 'Arcus' cloud.

An ominous shelf cloud was seen hovering over Raceland, Kentucky, on Monday, April 14, as weather officials warned of severe thunderstorms.A severe thunderstorm warning was in place for several cities ...