Tornadic Supercell

Severe storms are a fact in Missouri and the area is in the middle of tornado alley. Supercell thunderstorms such as this one are the catalyst for tornado formation. This storm was captured in the late evening light as it was producing a tornado 50 miles to the south.

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_Harry Lime_ says:

Wow! Great shot

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Dadooron says:

Holy crap! It looks solid!

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

HWS Digital says:

Even with the 10-20mm lens, I couldn't capture the whole storm in a single frame. It was massive.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Ononion says:

yeah great colours
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Johnny 111 says:

Absolutely incredible!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

HWS Digital says:

Thanks everyone for your comments...
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Geir Drabløs says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Gold Seal of Quality 1post:2Comment, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wow..great capture!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

nebraskasc says:

Please post your amazing photo to Missouri Thunderstorms
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

nebraskasc says:

Please post your amazing photo to Tornado Alley
Please tag your photo "Tornado Alley"
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

battleshipnc says:

Awesome shot.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Nejdet Düzen says:

Amazing shot...

You deserve the Gold Seal of Quality Award !!!
Thank you for sharing your photo !

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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Fantastic capture!

You deserve the Gold Seal of Quality Award !!!
Thank you for sharing your photo !

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

il neige sur Liège says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called SIR HENRY AND CO..., and we'd love to have this added to the group!

magnificent capture!
what a superb image!

You deserve the Gold Seal of Quality Award !!!
Thank you for sharing your photo !

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

SabineA. says:

Amazing capture :)
You deserve the Gold Seal of Quality Award !!!
Thank you for sharing your photo !

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

rainbow11 :)) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "MASTERPIECES ON BLACK" (post 1 / award 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

You deserve the Gold Seal of Quality Award !!!
Thank you for sharing your photo !

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

CKEphotos says:

Are you sure that wasn't an atom bomb??? Fantastic shot!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

myhorseroyal says:

This is amazing! Quite the cloud.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

jmsam says:

A true Masterpiece!
This extraordinary composition
was seen in

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

athene1 says:

Fantastic colours and lighting - Thanks for sharing.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Vincent® says:

Stunning pic!

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

DianeRocks catching up :-# says:

OMG this took my breath away. Totally awesome shot
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Annie in Beziers says:

Astonishing!

Seen in Sir Henry and Co
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

together8 says:

Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe NATURE'S - CREATIONS post 1/award 2 ~ VOTE NOW !!, und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.

OMG what capture !
looks dangerous and fascinating at the same time
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

hlh2108 says:

Seen in Sir Henry and Co
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Haobaba says:

Sweeeet!! Best cloud picture EVER!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

randylf says:

I love this shot.

Thanks!

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

HWS Digital says:

Thanks to all you have commented on this image...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

AuroraBoreal ;)) says:

how lovely :)

Wow this is a beautiful creation of nature!

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Jennifers Photography says:

nothing short of absolutely incredible. What an image, Wow

Wow this is a beautiful creation of nature!

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

From Any Angle - off and on says:

Beautiful...and sooooo very damaging, eh? But wow....such a show!

Wow this is a beautiful creation of nature!

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

randylf says:

What a beautiful cloud front.

Thanks!

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Te.ss says:

Super!
Amazing!
Awesome!

Featured in The Coolest Photos

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Te.ss says:

Super!
Amazing!
Awesome!

Featured in The Coolest Photos

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Fun Photography says:

Words cannot describe this!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Fun Photography says:

This is a wonderful shot !
I'm an admin for Photography Addiction.
Please come and join our fun group and submit
your gorgeous picture to our photo pool.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Jerry Lee Q III says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Clouds, Storms, Sunsets and Sunrises, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

ullischa says:

Looks fantastic and scary at the same time!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

HWS Digital says:

Thanks Ullischa...It can be scary during the spring storm season...Like earthquakes and volcanoes, you live with it...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

killerkyle18 says:

looks like it might form an f4
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Dragonfly.. says:

Wow! That is incredibly impressive! What a sight to behold!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nickso says:

WOW !!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

fiza_jha says:

This is similar to what had happen in Malaysia, i guess... www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pl3ZEQc-aE
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Jackson133 says:

That is so cool thank god that i didnt live out there
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Dragonfly.. says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best Clouds Of The World. (Invitation Only) Your image has been chosen for it's composition, exposure and the fine detail in the clouds best representing the cloud type or event.

Best Clouds Of The World. Please join the group.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

MelvinSchlubman says:

We know this shape in Colorado, but never this impressive in my 20 years in Colo. It's a sign to get indoors and reassure your pets to not freak out when it hits.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Tornadic Supercell

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