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Funnel cloud captured on video in South Okanagan

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Rare Okanagan weather phenomenon caught on video
Rare Okanagan weather phenomenon caught on video – Jun 28, 2019

A rare funnel cloud was seen rotating over a hillside in the South Okanagan on Friday morning.

Dave Celli quickly turned his cell phone on to record the event.

Celli spotted the tall funnel cloud near St. Andrew By The Lake golf course, south of Okanagan Falls, at 10:30 a.m.

READ MORE: Man captures video of waterspout on Cold Lake, tornado warning lifted in northern Alberta

According to Environment Canada, the weak rotation of a cold-core funnel cloud is not usually a danger near the ground, especially in the hilly areas of the Okanagan.

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A funnel cloud was seen in Lake Country in 2017.

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Funnel cloud forms over Okanagan Lake Country area

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