Funnel Finders

Funnel Finders Funnel Finders is a storm spotting/storm chasing group of a couple guys, a car, and a camera We are backwoods kids with an interest in storms.

Whenever we get a chance, we chase whatever comes through. Big or small, we are probably somewhere in the middle of it with the cameras rolling.

06/20/2021

Oh, hello all! Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there this Sunday afternoon!

I know we’ve been in a drought here lately and I agree as much as the next person that it’s been brutal.

Locally, the SPC has an enhanced risk put out for today. Make sure you have a way to get alerted if the storms go severe or warnings get issued. NEVER put your life on the line relying on social media alone! There are a ton of mobile apps (I like the Red Cross apps) and your local store should have them for sale for little to nothing. If anyone needs recommendations for a device or assistance with setting one up, feel free to reach out.

Stay safe out there friends and stay on alert.

As the first round of storms have approached and somewhat subsided, leaving a good amount of rain and some strong gusty ...
09/06/2020

As the first round of storms have approached and somewhat subsided, leaving a good amount of rain and some strong gusty winds, this is the probability for this afternoon and evening. As the first round moves out and the sun warms up the skies, the risk will be steady. If the cloud cover doesn’t diminish, then this risk should potentially drop. Will update later as the time approaches.

08/10/2020

As photos and videos come in, I will be sure to upload them and credit where credit is due. I want to take the time now to thank the ones who had MY back while I had others'. Thank you to everyone who was sharing and spreading the word. I also want to thank everyone, because as much as I care for you all, I understand you need to know what's happening on your pin point location at any given moment, but this time, we kept the DM's clear for the most part. I don't ignore you, but I try to share the word with EVERYONE at once. So thank you for that. We have a lot of cleaning up to do locally, so let's get to it folks. Thank you all again and I hope everyone was safe during this wild event. -Jeremiah and the rest of the FF family

Tinley Park
08/10/2020

Tinley Park

08/10/2020

ILC063-089-093-111-102100-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
224 PM CDT Mon Aug 10 2020
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Kendall County in northeastern Illinois...
Grundy County in northeastern Illinois...
Kane County in northeastern Illinois...
McHenry County in northeastern Illinois...
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 224 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Warren to near German Valley to near Princeton to
near Williamsfield, moving east at 65 mph.
These are very dangerous storms.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Automated wind measurements. This storm has a history of
producing measured wind gusts in excess of 80 mph!
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to
those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be
heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs,
windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power
outages are likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Aurora, Joliet, Elgin, Bartlett, Crystal Lake, Plainfield,
Carpentersville, St. Charles, Oswego, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills,
West Chicago, McHenry, Batavia, Woodstock, Huntley, Geneva,
Yorkville, Morris and Channahon.
Including the following interstates...
I-55 between mile markers 219 and 234.
I-80 between mile markers 104 and 123.
I-88 between mile markers 102 and 120.
I-90 between mile markers 32 and 56.
This includes... Aurora University, Elgin Community College,
Fermilab, Gebhard Woods State Park, Grundy County Speedway and
Fairgrounds, IL Math and Science Academy, Kane County Cougars
Ballpark, Mchenry County College, Mchenry County Fairgrounds, Moraine
Hills State Park, Waubonsee Community College, and William G Stratton
State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
LAT...LON 4216 8820 4215 8824 4207 8826 4111 8824
4111 8858 4215 8859 4215 8871 4249 8871
4250 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 265DEG 58KT 4252 8999 4217 8951 4137 8951 4089
9000
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...80MPH

08/10/2020

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Kendall County in northeastern Illinois... Grundy County in northeastern Illinois... Kane County in northeastern Illinois... McHenry County in northeastern Illinois...

* Until 400 PM CDT.

* At 224 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Warren to near German Valley to near Princeton to near Williamsfield, moving east at 65 mph. These are very dangerous storms. HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Automated wind measurements. This storm has a history of producing measured wind gusts in excess of 80 mph! IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include... Aurora, Joliet, Elgin, Bartlett, Crystal Lake, Plainfield, Carpentersville, St. Charles, Oswego, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, West Chicago, McHenry, Batavia, Woodstock, Huntley, Geneva, Yorkville, Morris and Channahon. Including the following interstates... I-55 between mile markers 219 and 234. I-80 between mile markers 104 and 123. I-88 between mile markers 102 and 120. I-90 between mile markers 32 and 56. This includes... Aurora University, Elgin Community College, Fermilab, Gebhard Woods State Park, Grundy County Speedway and Fairgrounds, IL Math and Science Academy, Kane County Cougars Ballpark, Mchenry County College, Mchenry County Fairgrounds, Moraine Hills State Park, Waubonsee Community College, and William G Stratton State Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause serious injury and significant property damage. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && TORNADO...POSSIBLE; HAIL...1.00IN; WIND...80MPH

08/10/2020

Just a friendly reminder that no one should rely heavily on social media for their severe weather threats. GET A WEATHER RADIO! It's 2020 now, folks. If you don't have one by now, you have no one to blame but yourselves if something catches you off guard. With that being said, I will not be replying to IM's, DM's, or SMS's as I have my own personal life to protect with this storm approaching. If you really need to know what to expect, there are a number of free apps on mobile devices that work just as well as a live tv and weather radio. Stay safe everyone! This storm is not a joke. Reports of winds at 112mph were already reported in Iowa.

The bow has formed and the tornado warnings are starting to go up to the northern edge in S WI
08/10/2020

The bow has formed and the tornado warnings are starting to go up to the northern edge in S WI

*blows dust off keyboard* Hey funnel finder family! Long time, no post. Let’s just jump right into it, shall we? A derec...
08/10/2020

*blows dust off keyboard* Hey funnel finder family! Long time, no post. Let’s just jump right into it, shall we? A derecho is forming over Iowa as we speak. I’m sure most of you are aware of this. A derecho is a long line of storms that push major force ahead of it and could (will) cause wide spread wind damage. Winds could peak near or even exceeding 100mph. There could be hail up to 2” in some areas, and of course an isolated tornado could be possible with these storms as well. If you are out and about when these storms approach, PLEASE seek shelter as this is not something you want to be outside during! Stay safe everyone and I will update as the storms approach closer. -Jeremiah

05/23/2020

Tornado warning continues for Henry, Rock Island, and Whiteside Co until 1:45.

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