Funnel Cloud — Rio Blanco, Colorado

2017-08-22 · near Rangely, Rio Blanco, Colorado

Event narrative

A short-lived funnel cloud was observed by a traveler who was driving south on Highway 139.

Wider weather episode

Increasing subtropical moisture that flowed up into western Colorado produced a thunderstorm with a little rotation.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 708527. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.