The definition of a tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air, but tornadoes aren't the only weather phenomenon that match that description.

Central and Eastern Kentucky saw 27 tornado warnings during a severe weather event Tuesday, with many of those warnings involving rotation that did not reach the ground, producing funnel clouds instead of tornadoes.

Funnel clouds are often associated with tornadoes, but not all funnel clouds develop into tornadoes. In many cases, funnel clouds form beneath developing showers or thunderstorms

During Oklahoma’s storm season, it’s common to see unusual cloud formations that can look dramatic, intimidating, and sometimes even tornado-like. After severe weather events, News On 6 often receives photos from viewers asking the same questions: Is ...