funnel cloud

noun

Definition of funnel cloud

: a funnel-shaped cloud that projects from the base of a thundercloud and that often precedes the formation of a tornado also : tornado sense 1a

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Here's a look at the funnel cloud over Multnomah Co. from the @HillsboroHops game. — oregonlive, "Tornado briefly hit Portland-area farm, authorities confirm," 9 Sep. 2019 Wayne White captured video of the funnel cloud there. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, "Hurricane Dorian lashes North Carolina with strong winds, rain and storm surges," 6 Sep. 2019 Water droplets from the mesocyclone's moist air form a funnel cloud. — Ron Johnson, National Geographic, "THE BEST OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX," 28 Aug. 2019 The weather service said a spotter in the town of Newbury had seen a funnel cloud. — Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, "Severe thunderstorms bring rain, wind; possible funnel cloud spotted," 21 Aug. 2019 The National Weather Service was investigating reports of a funnel cloud or tornado in Northeast Portland Monday night. — oregonlive.com, "Blazers make trades, city questioned over brawls, cows serenaded by sax: Morning Briefing for Tuesday, July 2," 2 July 2019 Three funnel clouds spotted Sunday in Weld County have been reported to meteorologists at the National Weather Service though experts said the clouds are unlikely to create tornadoes. — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, "Three funnel clouds reported in Weld County though meteorologists say there’s little potential for tornadoes," 23 June 2019 The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Denver and the Eastern Plains until 9 p.m. Monday, indicating that funnel clouds, landspout tornadoes and dime-sized hail are possible. — Kirk Mitchell, The Denver Post, "Denver weather: Landspout tornadoes, hail, 70 mph winds and frequent lightning strikes possible," 3 June 2019 Hazardous mountain travel is still likely! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/EvydBQaTi7 — NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) March 4, 2018 3:15 p.m.: Reader Rich Gilbert captured this photo of a funnel cloud Saturday afternoon. — Dale Kasler And Anthony Sorci, sacbee, "Rain, hail return to Sacramento Valley; avalanche reported at Mammoth Mountain," 3 Mar. 2018

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