Scud Cloud Spotted Over Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, FL – Residents of Cape Coral observed a scud cloud forming beneath a storm system this afternoon, prompting questions about its potential connection to severe weather. While visually dramatic, meteorologists with the Gulf Coast Storm Team confirmed the cloud is a scud cloud and does not indicate the presence of a tornado.
Scud clouds, often mistaken for funnel clouds, are low-lying, ragged cloud fragments that appear beneath the base of thunderstorms.Unlike funnel clouds, which rotate and can develop into tornadoes, scud clouds are generally static and do not rotate. The appearance of a scud cloud does not necessarily mean severe weather is imminent, but it’s a reminder to stay informed during storm events.
Funnel clouds are defined by visible rotation and the potential to pick up debris as they descend. Scud clouds, however, remain relatively stationary in appearance. The Gulf Coast Storm Team emphasizes the importance of monitoring weather updates and heeding any official warnings issued by local authorities.
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