Funnel cloud sighted over Douglas, Wyoming on Sunday, May 21st

It’s been a quiet start to the spring severe weather season over southeast Wyoming and the western Nebraska panhandle. However, this past Sunday a storm near Douglas, Wyoming did produce a funnel cloud. Thanks to spotters Cory and Jessica McMahon for snapping these pictures at about 12:30 pm. With the funnel staying off the ground, the storm did not cause any damage.

If you ever happen to take a picture of interesting weather in our region, feel free to pass it on to our office using the ’Webmaster’ link on the left hand side of the page. We will be happy to post it on the internet and share it with the public - with your permission of course!



The next image is of the funnel in its dissipating, or "rope" stage...



In addition, Converse County Undersheriff Steven Nunez captured this close-up picture of the funnel just south of I-25 MP 152, about 10 miles west of Douglas...



Another picture of the rope stage, submitted by Ray Hageman...



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