Funnel Cloud — Emmet, Iowa

2022-07-08 · near Estherville Arpt, Emmet, Iowa

Event narrative

Funnel cloud spotted east of Estherville. Report from social media.

Wider weather episode

A surface low for a few days July 7th and 8th. While the parameter space was not conducive to strong convection, the steep lapse rates, low LCLs, and sufficient 0-3 km CAPE resulted in a favorable environment for funnel cloud development both days. Several funnel clouds were reported across central and northern Iowa, along with two tornadoes documented under developing storms during the afternoon of July 7th. These spin-ups remained in open areas with little damage. Storms were also efficient rain producers, with a pocket of 3 to 5 inches in Hardin and Grundy counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1041544. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.