LINCOLN, NEBRASKA — The sky over Lincoln turned into a breathtaking scene this week as residents witnessed a rare, massive cloud formation twisting high above the horizon — a natural display so striking that many said it looked like something out of a movie.
The photo, captured by Joe Power of Lincoln and shared by weather observer MrMBB333, shows towering stacked formations of clouds that appear to spiral into the sky. The unique layering and curvature of the formation drew hundreds of reactions online, with users comparing it to mythical creatures and powerful storm patterns.
“The atmosphere over Nebraska put on a wild display,” MrMBB333 wrote in his post. “Massive stacked formations twisting high into the sky — nature showing power we rarely get to see this close.”
An Extraordinary Sky Show
Meteorologists say such towering clouds often occur during intense updraft events — when warm, moist air rises rapidly and cools, creating layers that build vertically. These formations can sometimes precede thunderstorms or supercell development, but not always…