Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 11:25AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL:
At 11:07 AM, a funnel cloud was reported between Paris and Oakland.
Atmospheric conditions exist that favor the possible formation of cold air funnel clouds. These occur in vertically developed clouds, which usually are
not associated with thunderstorms. They may persist for an extended period before dissipating.
Low hanging clouds can also appear to dip up and down at times, but they will not show signs of any rapid rotation. An actual funnel cloud will exhibit spinning in a counter-clockwise direction.
In rare instances these funnels may briefly touch down. Stay alert and be prepared to move to a safe shelter if a funnel cloud approaches the ground.
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