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Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Assumption, Illinois

A funnel cloud was spotted over Assumption, Illinois, on May 6, as tornado-warned storms brought wind gusts and hail to the region, the National Weather Service reported.

A tornado warning was in effect for southeast Christian County and southwest Shelby County until 2:45 pm. According to local reports, a “confirmed tornado” touched down in Pana, in Christian County, on Thursday afternoon.

This footage from Nathan Gus Smith shows the funnel cloud near Assumption, Illinois, on Thursday. Credit: Nathan Gus Smith via Storyful