Funnels Cloud Sighted Over East Central Illinois 
1249 PM CDT Tue Jun 19 2018
...FUNNEL CLOUD SIGHTED OVER EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
A funnel cloud was reported in eastern Champaign County about 4
miles south of Gifford just before 1230 pm.
Atmospheric conditions exist today across central and east central
Illinois, primarily along and north of I-74, that favor the
possible formation of weak rotations. Some of these circulations
are occurring underneath developing showers and thunderstorms,
where a funnel cloud may develop. Once the rain begins, the funnel
cloud 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.
Address/Location
Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency
201 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-443-6011