Alaska’s Rare Funnel Cloud Caught on Camera | Anchorage News

A wild funnel cloud was captured on video near Denali Highway, southeast of Alpine Creek Lodge, sparking National Weather Service attention. Though it didn’t touch down—officially classified as a funnel cloud, not a tornado—it highlights how wind shear can spin up rotating storm columns even in Alaska, a region with only six recorded tornadoes. Experts suspect funnel clouds may be more common than reported, due to Alaska’s lack of advanced radar systems. The NWS is urging citizens to report unusual weather sightings—your eyes on the ground could help fill critical gaps in weather tracking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e51a1dadafe4864