By Sheena Roszell

Funnel cloud

Weather statement in effect, funnel clouds possible

Jun 26, 2019 | 1:30 PM

A special weather statement is in effect for Grande Prairie and area.

According to Environment Canada, conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds this afternoon and early evening.

The weather agency says these types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms.

They add, this weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. There is however, a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.

The statement is in place for:

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Andrea Willman sent us this picture of a funnel cloud she saw today from her home in Country Club West. She said the apparent funnel cloud has now disappeared.

A number of people spotted a funnel cloud near Clairmont and Sexmsmith Tuesday.