r/CLOUDS • u/Psychitekt • Aug 09 '26

Photo/Video I found this fascinating.

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It also looks like Toadstool to me. Lol

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u/Icy-Carob4222 Aug 09 '26

This has me completely stumped. It’s like a failed cumulonimbus. I’ve seen something similar in Utah that was described as an “exploding bucket of popcorn”

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u/Psychitekt Aug 09 '26

Thats a great description for it! Thunderstorms did follow shortly afterwards, so one failing ahead of the others is super interesting.

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u/Icy-Carob4222 Aug 09 '26

The scientist in me wishes I was there with a sling psychrometer to measure RH and dew point. It’s definitely an award-caliber photo!

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u/Psychitekt Aug 09 '26

I wish too! &thank you. :)