may 8, 2005


Following are digital images of a shelf cloud from a severe thunderstorm between Pauls Valley and Ada in Oklahoma on May 8, 2005. Please click on an image to see a larger version.


My first view of the shelf cloud from the intersection of I-35 and Hwy 19 just west of Pauls Valley OK.
The precipitation shaft took on a familiar bluish green tinge, as seen from near Stratford OK.
Another view of the shelf cloud from near Center OK, looking southwest.
With the leading edge of the shelf moving towards me at about 35-40 mph, it was tough staying ahead of it, and its leading edge came up on me rather quickly. I finally let it overtake me in Ada OK before calling it a day.


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