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Giant Scud Cloud ‘Similar To A Tornado’ Produces Creepy Scene Outside Truist Park In Atlanta

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A massive scud cloud was spotted in Atlanta this week which was seen by baseball-goers at Truist Park, the home of the Braves. The cloud sparked initial concern from those nearby, though worries were later eased.

Scud clouds, or Scattered Cumulus Under Deck clouds, are not dangerous despite their appearance. While they can look very much like a tornado, there is no rotation.

These clouds form when “the air is so humid that it cannot wait until higher levels of the atmosphere to condensate. Instead, the air becomes saturated just above the surface, and the condensation process begins below the height of the rest of the clouds.”

Scud clouds are low, ragged and wind-torn cloud fragments, usually not attached to the thunderstorm base. They are often seen in association with, and behind, gust fronts.

Scud clouds DO NOT produce severe weather. Scud clouds are often mistaken for wall clouds and tornadoes, especially when attached to the thunderstorm base.

-Accuweather.com

Scud clouds are harmless. For those unfamiliar with the phenomenon, however, they can appear deadly. That was the case for a number of folks in Atlanta.

Images of Atlanta scud cloud go viral.

The cloud was spotted in various parts of the city, most notably, at Truist Park. Atlanta Braves fans took the moment to capture the scene in photo form or on video.

It certainly looks tornado-esque. People nearby, however, were in no danger.

While harmless, the scud cloud did produce an eerie scene in Atlanta.

While the weather wasn’t severe, it did cause a brief rain delay in the Tuesday night contest between the Braves and Angels. Los Angeles would end up winning the game, 4-0.