Funnel‑Like Clouds Observed Over the Atlantic Monday

Coastal Carolina, NC — Several residents along the Carolina coast captured photos of narrow, funnel‑shaped clouds over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday afternoon. Meteorologists suggest that the formations were not waterspouts, as none reached the ocean surface or showed sustained rotation.

The features were likely developing funnel clouds or scud formations beneath passing showers – visually striking but not severe. Forecasters note that a waterspout requires a full connection from the cloud base to the water, which was not present in today’s sightings.

 

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