Funnel Cloud — Marion, Oregon

2009-11-11 · near (sle)mcnary Fld Sale, Marion, Oregon

Event narrative

A funnel cloud was reportedly spotted over McNary Feild in Salem, but stayed aloft and never touched down. NWS WSR-88D Doppler radar indicated many convective showers around the area.

Wider weather episode

Under an unstable air mass, a couple funnel clouds were spawned but never touched down.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 203906. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.