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    Signs of a storm: Looming shelf cloud in Manchester

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21 July 2025

Signs of a storm
Looming shelf cloud in Manchester

Shelf cloud looming over rows of brick houses, with the dark, dense cloud formation stretching horizontally across the sky, signalling an approaching storm.
A large shelf cloud was seen in Pemberton, Greater Manchester. - © Krzysztof

On a stormy weekend, a large shelf cloud was snapped, passing over homes in Greater Manchester.

Pictured by a Weather & Radar user, the cloud was seen in Pemberton. These typically appear ahead of thunderstorms, which were widespread across England on Sunday.

Forming when cooler air flowing from a storm lifts warmer air ahead of it creating condensation. If you see a shelf cloud, it's a good indicator that a thunderstorm is approaching.

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Ryan Hathaway
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