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A low-topped low-precipitation supercell thunderstorm develops over extreme southern Nebraska. Notice the striations near the base of the clouds that really gives you a sense that the thunderstorm is rotating.

A low-topped low-precipitation supercell thunderstorm develops over extreme southern Nebraska.  Notice the striations near the base of the clouds that really gives you a sense that the thunderstorm is rotating.

Picture taken by David Lawrence


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