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Shelf cloud over New York

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A shelf cloud moving over the Fire Island Inlet Bridge, on Long Island, New York – May 15, 2018 – submitted by James Trezza. Nikon D750 & Nikon 20mm.

Storm Rolling through #NYC @nytimes @nypost @CaseyNeistat @weatherchannel pic.twitter.com/MZ016zcf5R

— Christopher Buffone (@cbuffone93) May 16, 2018

Marty Losco posted at EarthSky Facebook on May 15, describing this image as an: “… 8-shot pano of the shelf cloud that took over Long Island on May 15, 2018.”

Photos and Video: Huge Shelf Cloud Passing over Captree Island – https://t.co/WaZ3kbnBX0

— Mike Busch/Greatsouthbayimages (@GSBImagesMBusch) May 18, 2018

Bottom line: Photos and videos of the turbulent clouds and shelf cloud over New York on May 15, 2018.

Visit Weather.com for an explanation: What Were Those Apocalyptic Clouds Over New York City Tuesday?

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Deborah Byrd (asteroid 3505 Byrd) helps edit EarthSky.org and is a frequent host of EarthSky videos. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named in her honor in 1990, a Public Service Award from the National Science Board in 2003, and the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society in 2020. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.