A condensation funnel, or the beginning of a tornado, appeared over the beach in Dziwnów (West Pomeranian Voivodeship). We received the photo, which shows a funnel-shaped cloud, on Kontakt 24.
On Sunday morning, a condensation funnel formed over the beach in Dziwnów (West Pomeranian Voivodeship). We received a photo of the unusual phenomenon on Kontakt 24.
– We were on the beach when I noticed a cone in the sky. It was quite far away, so it didn't pose any threat. It all lasted a few minutes, ten at most, I managed to take a close-up photo – said Mr. Mariusz, the author of the photograph.
The beginning of a tornado
As reported by tvnmeteo.pl weather forecaster Arleta Unton-Pyziołek, on Sunday before noon there were conditions favourable to the formation of a condensation funnel, i.e. the beginning of a tornado.
– On the secondary cold front that stretched over Central Pomerania, Kashubia, Warmia and Masuria and Podlasie, clouds piled up and the beginning of a tornado appeared – said the weather forecaster. She added that in a strongly piled up, developed cumulus cloud, updrafts appeared for a moment. Such conditions caused a condensation funnel to appear. If such a funnel touches the ground, it is said to be a tornado.
Main image source: Contact 24