Spectacular cloud formations accompany Sunday storms

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A jaw-dropping shelf cloud formation over Austin inspired lots of photo-taking Sunday afternoon. Many viewers shared spectacular photos on social media, and e-mailed many of them to reportit@kxan.com.
An approaching cold front triggered a large complex of thunderstorms, with the most photogenic storm cell clearly visible as it moved north, directly over the Austin area. The flying saucer-appearing storm brought frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and very heavy rain, en