Elizabethton, Tennessee – A striking shelf cloud was captured on video by X user April L as it loomed over a highway, recorded from inside a moving vehicle.

The phenomenon unfolded in Carter County during a stretch of notable weather activity. Shelf clouds are commonly linked to squall lines and often signal the potential for severe, damaging winds. They are sometimes misidentified as wall clouds or funnel clouds, adding to the drama of such sightings.

In this instance, the cloud’s imposing form stretched across the horizon, creating a menacing backdrop for drivers on the road. While no direct reports of severe weather incidents were tied to this moment, the shelf cloud’s appearance emphasized the power of changing atmospheric conditions.

April L shared her excitement, writing: “Anyone who knows me knows I’m a weather nerd— such a nerd that my husband had to share this impressive shelf cloud on his commute— whatcha think!”

The video highlights the awe such formations can inspire, even without immediate storm impacts.

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