I just got this sent to my website email address and got permission to share it. This funnel was captured over Co. Derry on July 10th by Christopher Johnson. The high res image he sent over is great.
Hi Martin,
I was lucky enough to see my first funnel cloud yesterday, whilst picking up booze for BBQ! this is the report I am sending to TORRO. I have tried to attach one of my photos - borowed camera off a friend, but batteries ran out after just a few shots. it was just brilliant! I have tied attaching one, but may be too big to be sent. hope it comes out OK, and will send more if you are interested
Time:2-2.30 pm, 10.7.2010
observation point:near Creggan, Derry
Low cloud base, no precipitation before funnel appeared. didn't see it descend, just noticed it already formed. funnel lowered towards ground and back towards cloud 3 times during observation. seemed to be located approximately 5 miles NE of my observation point, near Creggan, Derry. on one occasion, reached about 3 quaters of the disatnce between cloud base and ground, although this would have occured beyond the hill and so out of sight and difficult to judge distance from ground. Almost certain it didn't touch down.
Tremedous experience!! blew me away. Camera batteries ran out about 10 mins into oservation. didn't get pictures of it at its lowest point. it eventually roped out and disappeared. have about reasonable photos from this distace.
