Funnel cloud near Cokato
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A funnel cloud dips from the cloud base near Cokato around 2pm today. (Photo by MPR listener Mary Huff)
Mary Huff was driving near Cokato around 2pm today when she saw this in the sky.
This is a funnel cloud. It is what we would call a rope funnel extending from the cloud base. This is not a supercell type storm or classic rotating wall cloud funnel. This is closer to what we call "cold air funnels" in the weather business. These funnels rarely touch down, but when they do they can cause minor EF0 to EF1 damage.
If you see one of these today, show enough respect and take appropriate action and get to cover if it is going to touch down nearby.
PH
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