The National Weather Service in Lincoln Monday afternoon reported multiple cold air funnel clouds forming near Pana as part of showers and thunderstorms moving thru the Regional Radio listening area.

N-W-S relayed broadcast media reports of the cold air funnels at 5:40 Monday afternoon.  They added atmospheric conditions favored the formulation of the cold air funnels into Monday evening, adding some may persist before dissipating.

N-W-S pointed out that cold air funnel clouds don’t show signs of a rapid rotation, as they’re low hanging clouds.   An actual funnel cloud, says the Weather Service, exhibits spinning in a counter-clockwise rotation.

In rare instances, a cold air funnel cloud may touch down.   The Weather Service says to always stay vigilant anytime there’s any kind of funnel cloud spotted in your area.