I was there, and it definitely wasn’t a “hoax” or a scud cloud. Around 10 minutes before the Funnel cloud I noted that the air was warm and a cool but STRONG breeze was pushing through. I grew up around tornados, I know what it feels like when one is forming.
Within a few minutes there was a SPINNING funnel cloud that nearly touched down multiple times. The wind picked up and actually whipped a bag I was holding out of my hand.
It kept trying to touch the ground, and I think it did at one point- but it was super unstable and broke apart almost immediately. I know what a tornado is. That was a funnel cloud quickly developing, though highly unstable.
If you weren’t there and didn’t watch it happen I really don’t think you have a say lol
Thank you, yes! I’m from Kansas and was there to see it as well. Your experience is exactly like mine. We knew it was a funnel and there was absolutely rotation. I also noticed a point where there was the funnel at the base of the clouds, a gap, and more rotating clouds closer to the ground. Definitely wasn’t just scud.
Whoever wrote this article is ignorant. I’m originally from Texas and have seen many tornadoes. I’ve also lived in Fl over 25 years and have seen a few. This is not a SCUD but is a funnel cloud. Tech doesn’t always pic up on tornadoes as technology n computers mess up all the time. Regardless the pic speaks for itself. Someone needs to go back to school.
This is 100% definitely a funnel cloud. It may have not touched down, but it is not a SCUD. It is a real funnel cloud. I don’t know how this is considered an “elaborate hoax.” I’ve seen dozens of funnel clouds in my life, and this is yet another one.
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Jade S.
I was there, and it definitely wasn’t a “hoax” or a scud cloud. Around 10 minutes before the Funnel cloud I noted that the air was warm and a cool but STRONG breeze was pushing through. I grew up around tornados, I know what it feels like when one is forming.
Within a few minutes there was a SPINNING funnel cloud that nearly touched down multiple times. The wind picked up and actually whipped a bag I was holding out of my hand.
It kept trying to touch the ground, and I think it did at one point- but it was super unstable and broke apart almost immediately. I know what a tornado is. That was a funnel cloud quickly developing, though highly unstable.
If you weren’t there and didn’t watch it happen I really don’t think you have a say lol
Kelly
Thank you, yes! I’m from Kansas and was there to see it as well. Your experience is exactly like mine. We knew it was a funnel and there was absolutely rotation. I also noticed a point where there was the funnel at the base of the clouds, a gap, and more rotating clouds closer to the ground. Definitely wasn’t just scud.
Ramona
Not a hoax, the NWS confirmed it was a rotating funnel cloud that never touched down.
W8l8
An elaborate hoax? Really? It’s an interesting story with a ridiculous title. Makes me wonder what is the point.
Andy
Thanks for mentioning Florida Tech and our amazing and unique meteorology program!
Mariz
I concur it was a funnel not a scud cloud
Sarina
Whoever wrote this article is ignorant. I’m originally from Texas and have seen many tornadoes. I’ve also lived in Fl over 25 years and have seen a few. This is not a SCUD but is a funnel cloud. Tech doesn’t always pic up on tornadoes as technology n computers mess up all the time. Regardless the pic speaks for itself. Someone needs to go back to school.
Michael
This is 100% definitely a funnel cloud. It may have not touched down, but it is not a SCUD. It is a real funnel cloud. I don’t know how this is considered an “elaborate hoax.” I’ve seen dozens of funnel clouds in my life, and this is yet another one.
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