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Two funnel clouds spotted north of Oakville just after noon on Monday stirred concern among drivers along the Trans-Canada Highway. Submitted Photo/MCF
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Two funnel clouds spotted north of Oakville just after noon on Monday stirred concern among drivers along the Trans-Canada Highway. Submitted Photo/MCF
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A few funnel clouds were spotted east of Portage la Prairie early this afternoon, sparking concern among residents, though no weather warnings have been issued at this time.

Shortly after noon, witnesses reported seeing a pair of funnel clouds north of the Oakville junction along the Trans-Canada Highway. Around the same time, another funnel was observed along Highway 26 near Poplar Point.

Although Environment Canada has not issued any advisories or tornado warnings for the area, residents are encouraged to remain alert and monitor changing weather conditions.

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A funnel cloud forms over the horizon near Poplar Point early Monday afternoon, briefly visible from Highway 26. Submitted Photo/MCF

Funnel clouds occasionally develop into landspout tornadoes in warm and humid weather. If threatening weather is observed, people are advised to seek shelter and follow official updates from weather authorities.

Additionally, these may have been cold-core funnel clouds, a type of funnel that forms during cooler, unsettled weather systems when cold air is present aloft. Unlike typical tornadoes, cold-core funnels are generally short-lived, rarely touch down, and are not usually dangerous, though they can certainly catch people off guard.

For forecast information and weather alerts, visit The Kitson's Towing Weather Page.

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