Buncombe School (historical), IL Weather Warnings

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:41PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL Emergency management reported a funnel cloud occurred over Decatur around 430 PM, and funnel clouds occurred earlier in the afternoon near Effingham and Toledo. Atmospheric conditions exist that favor the possible formation of weak circulations. Some of these circulations are occurring underneath developing showers and thunderstorms, where a funnel cloud may develop. Once the rain begins, the funnel cloud usually dissipates. 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.

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 1:24PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL At 118 PM CT, Emergency Management reported funnel clouds in southeastern Illinois. 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.

National Weather Service