Matthew Cumberland of Plano captured these hail shafts associated with the powerful storms which swept the Chicago area Monday. The storms were part of a complex which unleashed flooding rains on the Belvidere and Rockford areas producing standing water which stood 4 to 6" deep in parts of those cities. Matthew reports these dramatic photos were taken during a storm chase west of Crystal Lake. Hail shafts, as you can see here, have a very distinct appearance--appearing here as white wisps extending earthward from dark cloud bases. FANTASTIC shots and many thanks to Matthew for sharing these with us!
Tom Skilling
Photos courtesy of Matthew Cumberland, Plano Illinois
Tom Skilling
Photos courtesy of Matthew Cumberland, Plano Illinois
