What s the difference between a funnel cloud and a tornado?
The term “funnel cloud” refers to a violently spinning column of air that doesn’t touch the ground. When a funnel cloud touches the ground, it s classified as a tornado. Often, however, funnel clouds are already tornadoes but the part nearest the ground isn t visible because a cloud hasn’t formed there and little dirt is being picked up. So don t think you’re safe near or under a funnel cloud.
