Funnel Cloud — Yamhill, Oregon

2009-11-11 · near Mc Minnville, Yamhill, Oregon

Event narrative

A funnel cloud was reportedly spotted over the Riverbend Landfill near McMinneville, but stayed aloft and never touched down. Small hail was reported to accompany this storm. 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 203907. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.