Funnel/Shelf/Scud Debate, Round 99999

Stormtracker_Tony · May 9th 2012, 09:10 PM

This image was taken today. Naturally, the photog claimed it as a funnel cloud. I'm leaning more toward a shelf.

baldingwxguy · May 10th 2012, 02:31 AM

I'd agree with you Tony. Of course still vs video isn't conclusive, but it doesn't look that organized to me anyway.

Wedge · May 10th 2012, 04:59 AM

Shelf.

Stormtracker_Tony · May 10th 2012, 05:13 AM

It looks too cylindrical to the right of the "funnel" as compared to the left. Almost as if you're looking diagonally at an approaching shelf cloud (moving from right to left in the picture)

Hoser, eh? · May 10th 2012, 06:47 AM

My default assumption is to dismiss funnel/wall cloud/tornado claims from shakycams and still pics unless there's really compelling evidence to support it. In this case, I think you're dead on with the assessment that it's a shelf taken at a 45 or so degree angle relative to the movement, creating a perspective that makes the left end look like a lowering.

WisconsinWX · May 16th 2012, 04:29 PM

We just had a similar thing video-wise... a "gustnado" sent in, but the person was moving the camera back and forth constantly... It *might* have been one... but too inconclusive to say without at least 4-5 seconds of still images!

May 9th 2012, 09:10 PM	#1
Stormtracker_Tony Open Line Elite Join Date: May 2005 Location: checkoslovocia Posts: 6,862	Funnel/Shelf/Scud Debate, Round 99999 This image was taken today. Naturally, the photog claimed it as a funnel cloud. I'm leaning more toward a shelf. __________________ Certified Dealer of Davis, LaCrosse, Kestrel, Oregon Scientific and many others. PM to learn more about my instruments (THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!)...Also, I retail thousands of other products from electronics, housewares, lawn & garden, outdoors, etc. If you need any random crap, let me know and I can try to hook you up with a deal.

May 10th 2012, 02:31 AM	#2
baldingwxguy Open Line Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,600	I'd agree with you Tony. Of course still vs video isn't conclusive, but it doesn't look that organized to me anyway. __________________ In the Ozarks, we get rain, snow, and everything in between. We also call it liquid death, white death, etc.

May 10th 2012, 04:59 AM	#3
Wedge Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 910	Shelf. __________________ "Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers." - Cliff Claven

May 10th 2012, 05:13 AM	#4
Stormtracker_Tony Open Line Elite Join Date: May 2005 Location: checkoslovocia Posts: 6,862	It looks too cylindrical to the right of the "funnel" as compared to the left. Almost as if you're looking diagonally at an approaching shelf cloud (moving from right to left in the picture) __________________ Certified Dealer of Davis, LaCrosse, Kestrel, Oregon Scientific and many others. PM to learn more about my instruments (THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!)...Also, I retail thousands of other products from electronics, housewares, lawn & garden, outdoors, etc. If you need any random crap, let me know and I can try to hook you up with a deal.

May 10th 2012, 06:47 AM	#5
Hoser, eh? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cowtown Posts: 417	My default assumption is to dismiss funnel/wall cloud/tornado claims from shakycams and still pics unless there's really compelling evidence to support it. In this case, I think you're dead on with the assessment that it's a shelf taken at a 45 or so degree angle relative to the movement, creating a perspective that makes the left end look like a lowering. __________________ Not to be confused with Tom Freaking Skilling...

May 16th 2012, 04:29 PM	#6
WisconsinWX Open Line Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Formerly Mountain Country Posts: 2,818	We just had a similar thing video-wise... a "gustnado" sent in, but the person was moving the camera back and forth constantly... It might have been one... but too inconclusive to say without at least 4-5 seconds of still images! __________________ "Hey, am I crazy, or does Hoth have less snow this year?"

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