Summary Weather experts explained that the formation was not a tornado, but a shelf cloud
(Web Desk) - A spectacular weather phenomenon over the coastal area of Cape May in the US state of New Jersey has caught the attention of residents and social media users after a massive cloud formation appeared to resemble a giant wave moving across the sky.
A video circulating on social media shows a long, dark band of clouds stretching across the horizon and gradually advancing towards the coastal area.
The unusual formation created an illusion of a huge wave rising above the sea, leaving viewers amazed by the dramatic sight.
The video was shared on X, where the striking weather phenomenon quickly attracted widespread attention.
Weather experts explained that the formation was not a tornado, but a shelf cloud — a low-altitude, horizontally structured or wedge-shaped cloud that typically develops along the leading edge of a thunderstorm or strong wind system.
Such clouds can create dramatic formations as they move across the sky, sometimes appearing like a giant wave or wall of clouds from a distance.
