Residents in southeast Colorado Springs were given a dramatic weather display Friday evening as a funnel cloud formed near Powers Boulevard and Bradley Road. The cloud, captured in several stunning photographs by locals, stirred concerns over potential tornado activity, though officials later confirmed it did not touch down.

Weather Phenomenon in Action

Around 6:45 p.m., storm watchers and residents reported the rapidly rotating column of air descending from the clouds. The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued warnings about unstable atmospheric conditions earlier in the day, urging residents to stay informed about severe weather risks.

Despite the cloud’s ominous appearance, meteorologists explained that funnel clouds don’t always develop into tornadoes unless they make contact with the ground. Fortunately, this one dissipated shortly afterward, leaving behind dramatic skies but no reported damage. 

Storm Season Preparedness

Colorado Springs, like much of the central U.S., experiences an active storm season during late spring and summer. Experts recommend residents stay prepared by following updated weather alerts, identifying safe shelter locations, and ensuring emergency kits are stocked with essentials. 

While this funnel cloud proved to be a spectacle rather than a hazard, its presence served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather in the region. 

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