What Thunderstorms Really Look Like -Aerial Perspectives

[Andy Lawrence]

I just wanted to share some images that really highlight what thunderstorms really look like. We get so used to radar imagery that we as a society have lost the concept of what they really look like. Thunderstorms are essentially floating waterfalls in the sky! Beautiful entities! Hope you all enjoy!

 

[JamesCaruso]

floating waterfalls in the sky

Love that metaphor, definitely going to borrow it in the future!

 

[Andy Lawrence]

Love that metaphor, definitely going to borrow it in the future!

Thanks! they’re something to take in that is for sure! Some of the most beautiful entities on the planet!

 

[Jonathan Scrogham]

Non-supercell thunderstorms really are underrated. This proves just how beautiful they really are, wonderful photos! Thank you for sharing.

 

[JamesCaruso]

One of the reasons people have no idea what thunderstorms really look like is simply because of the lack of visibility in most places due to buildings, hills, trees, etc. Even a garden variety thunderstorm can be beautiful on the Plains, or out over the ocean, but outside of that, like where I live in the Philadelphia area, there’s often not much visibility. I also think discrete storms are relatively rare, in terms of the likelihood that residents can see one from a fixed location (i.e., as opposed to chasing); there’s not much to see with a multicellular cluster, specially when it’s right over your head.

Having said that, even when there is something cool to see, I’m amazed at how many people fail to look up at the sky. They are too busy looking down at their phones or their shoes.

 

[James K]

floating waterfalls in the sky!

I'm gonna see what an AI does with that. .lol.

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Getting supercells near where I am is uncommon, its mostly just normal thunderstorms (or really for that matter its mostly little 'thundershowers' rather than 'storms')

And yep I agree as well that even smaller storms can be beautiful. There's plenty of areas here where you can get a good view of things.