Funnel Cloud — Alachua, Florida

2024-02-04 · near Phifer, Alachua, Florida

Event narrative

A picture of a funnel cloud was taken passing HWY 441 near Gainesville. Time was estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A storm system traversing the southeastern states lifted a warm front northward across northeast Florida during the late afternoon hours. Supercell thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of this lifting warm front, and two distinct tornadoes occurred over southwestern and western portions of Duval County. Supercell thunderstorms during the late afternoon hours also produced several reports of hail, varying in size from pea to half-dollar in diameter, across north central and northeast Florida, with funnel clouds also noted via photos and videos posted on social media.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1163372. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.