Paducah, KY – Cold air funnels are expected to develop across parts of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri today, potentially creating brief and weak funnel-like clouds underneath passing showers. While these funnels may resemble tornadoes, they typically do not reach the ground or cause significant damage.
According to the National Weather Service, these cold air funnels are the result of a strong area of low pressure in the upper atmosphere combined with cool air aloft and warm, moist air at the surface. With minimal wind shear, the funnels are generally weak and brief, making them unlikely to pose a threat to life or property.
Residents across the affected regions, including Mount Vernon, Evansville, Cape Girardeau, and Paducah, should remain alert but not overly concerned. The funnels tend to form quickly and dissipate just as fast, meaning if they do touch down, the effects will be minimal.
No additional severe weather threats are expected through the weekend, but this phenomenon is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather systems, particularly in the spring season. Stay tuned for further updates as conditions evolve.
