These are probably some of the coolest clouds you can ever see. Comprised mostly of ice, they form under the anvil of supercell thunderstorms and oftentimes are a sign of severe weather to come. These particular clouds were underneath a storm that was approaching Lamar, Colorado last Thursday, June 11, 2015. The storm brought powerful winds and hail 2 1/2 inches in diameter.

Mammatus clouds bubble underneath a supercell thunderstorm.  (© Tony’s Takes)
Mammatus clouds bubble underneath a supercell thunderstorm. (© Tony’s Takes)

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