Brief Tornado Warning for part of Clackamas Co. after funnel cloud spotted near Molalla

MOLALLA, Ore. (KATU) — The National Weather Service issued a brief Tornado Warning for part of Clackamas County on Saturday afternoon, saying there were reports of a funnel cloud near Molalla.

The warning was dropped by about 4 p.m.

“The spotter report was the reason why NWS Portland issued the warning,” said Storm Tracker 2 Digital Meteorologist Bobby Corser. “We detected rotation on the radar, but the ground truth confirmed it.”

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“Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles,” the National Weather Service of Portland said. “TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.”…

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