WNY storm chasers encounter rare shelf cloud during Wednesday's storm

Wednesday's severe weather in Western New York brought intense rain, lightning, and strong winds. In Olcott, a large tree was uprooted by northwesterly winds, crashing directly into a local couple's home. Simultaneously, WNY Stormchasers deployed to document the event, where lead chaser Matt Bellinger encountered a rare shelf cloud. The storm's intensity provided a unique opportunity for storm chasers to witness atmospheric phenomena seldom seen within the region while causing significant property damage in Olcott.