Funnel cloud spotted in Manitowoc County Saturday

Funnel clouds, landspouts possible in afternoon storms, officials warn

While widespread severe weather isn’t expected this afternoon, parts of northern and central Illinois could potentially see funnel clouds, landspouts or even tornadoes. According to a special weather statement from the National Weather Service, atmospheric conditions are considered “favorable” for the development of funnel clouds in parts of central Illinois, including LaSalle and Iroquois counties. In addition, landspouts are also possible, and…

Funnel cloud spotted in Manitowoc County Saturday

A funnel cloud was spotted in Manitowoc County, one mile east of Branch, on July 19 around 4:20 p.m.

Stunning video of brief funnel cloud/possible tornado in Manitowoc

The report comes courtesy of Brendan Johnson, a meteorologist at TMJ4, our sister station in Milwaukee:"Interaction of thunderstorm outflow & the lake breeze stirred up a brief, but likely tornado near Manitowoc Saturday afternoon. I've seen some photos of tree damage nearby. Our thanks to Joseph H. for sharing this video with TMJ4."At this time, the National Weather Service has not confirmed that it was a tornado. Damage was reported to a house…

Funnel Cloud Threat in Illinois: La Salle, Livingston, and Benton Counties at Risk This Afternoon

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. La Salle, Illinois – Unsettling conditions are building across portions of northern Illinois this afternoon, with the potential for funnel clouds to form in La Salle, Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, and Benton counties. The National Weather Service is closely monitoring this developing weather pattern, which may escalate into brief landspout …