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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Photographs of Funnel Cloud near Portland, September 1, 2001

 

These photographs were taken by Nathan Knight southwest of Portland (Sumner County) around 5:00 p.m. on September 1. Only light showers were occurring in the area. Many persons saw weak rotation with the funnel cloud. At times, it was reportedly quite close to the ground, and "bounced" up and down for about 30 minutes, although it proved harmless. This funnel cloud is similar to what meteorologists call "cold air funnels," although the air temperature in this instance was probably in the 70's.