How to identify a shelf cloud? Shelf clouds are usually confused with wall clouds. Wall clouds develop under supercells which consist of storms that are rotating.

A shelf cloud can appear on the line of a series of storms, similar to what Des Moines saw Tuesday morning, said Dylan Dodson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

How to identify a shelf cloud. They aren't as dangerous as you might think. Kate Kealey. Tue, July 30, 2024 at 5:39 PM UTC. 2 min read.

As Des Moines was hit with strong thunderstorms Tuesday, pictures of a "shelf cloud" start circulating social media. The images displayed what looked like low hanging clouds under more cloud ...