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Funnel cloud spotted near Miami, Manitoba

Environment Canada said there was not a special weather advisory in place at the time of the funnel cloud, which was spotted near Miami, Man. Tuesday afternoon. Twitter/Garrett Darby

There was large funnel cloud near Miami, Man. Tuesday afternoon, according to Environment Canada.

Garett Darby, who is from Morden, Man., tweeted out a picture of the funnel cloud around 2:45 p.m. He said he saw the funnel cloud touch down for around 30 seconds.

Environment Canada could not confirm if there was a touch down.

There were no tornado watches or warnings in effect at the time of the sighting.

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“There was a rainfall warning in place, and some thunderstorms in the area at the time of the funnel cloud,” Environment Canada meteorologist Mark Melsness said.

He added there is no longer a threat of a funnel cloud in the area.

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