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Shelf Cloud !

North Sea Shelf Cloud captured at Burnmouth. Scottish Borders,
It looks like a long, wedge-shaped or shelf-like cloud extending across the horizon. The underside is often dark, smooth, or rolling, with turbulent motion visible,
Often signals,Gust fronts, derecho events, and severe thunderstorms. It frequently signals strong wind gusts, heavy rain, lightning, or hail approaching.

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82 comments

Boro said:

Superbe *********
11 days ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Boro:

Thank you!
11 days ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the textures and the density of this magnificent cloud, Roger. The colours are both sombre and amazing. Enjoy the Bank Hoilday Monday. All the best, Joe
11 days ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Thank you for the exceptional comments, Joe, very much appreciated!
11 days ago

Pearl said:

Magnifique ce nuage qui va tout engloutir !
Bonne semaine, Roger.
11 days ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Pearl:

Thank you Pearl, it became very dark before torrential rain arrived
11 days ago

Amelia said:

I've never heard of a shelf cloud until now, Roger, and this cloud is very aptly named. Lovely colours.
11 days ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Amelia:

Thank you Amelia, this happened on two separate days during our stay at Burnmouth!
11 days ago

James said:

Wow! enough said
11 days ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to James:

Thank you James ! a bit of a brute that needed cover very quickly!
11 days ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a stunning cloud !!
10 days ago

Jean-louis Thiaudier… said:

Extra***************
10 days ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Dramatic capture!
10 days ago ( translate )

Edna Edenkoben said:

Wow! Fantastic capture, Roger.
10 days ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

a beautiful image

Have a pleasant week ahead!
10 days ago ( translate )