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Images Show Funnel Cloud Over Vacaville In Solano County

The Solano County Office of Emergency Services said it happened at around 2:49 p.m. and did not touch down.

(CBS San Francisco)

March 7, 2024

VACAVILLE — A funnel cloud was spotted in Vacaville as a storm moved through Solano County Wednesday afternoon.

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The Solano County Office of Emergency Services said it happened at around 2:49 p.m. and did not touch down. No damage was reported anywhere in the area.

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This image showing a funnel cloud was captured near the VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville on March 6, 2024/Sarah Millstead/CBS San Francisco

Though a funnel cloud may resemble a tornado, they are not quite the same thing. A funnel cloud is when you have rotation extending from a storm or cloud base. When that rotation extends to and hits the ground, it is considered a tornado.

This image showing a funnel cloud was captured at Burton and Ulatis drives in Vacaville on March 6, 2024/Leticia Vega/CBS San Francisco

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