June 15, 2008 - Branch County, MI Mesocyclone and Wall Cloud/Funnel Cloud

This video was taken in Branch County, MI by SevereStudios Chaser Ben Holcomb on June 15, 2008. Rotation was observed, but nothing ever touched the ground.

That would have been a

That would have been a pretty good start. I thought it was going to drop too. I was a bit disappointed it didn't, but glad nobody sustained damage.

I watched this live

I was watching your camera while this was going on. I saw the rotation and what looked like little fingers comming out of the rotation. This is the first time I have ever seen this I was thinking as I watched I was seeing the start of a Tornado. Is this how they start? It was also nice to go to the chat room, I was a little confused having never been there before but I will do it again. TY for the wonderful video!!!

News Update

8/16/08 2:36 PM
Severe Weather Kills 6 In Europe: AP Via Google News

8/7/08 2:20 PM
Lake Michigan Waterspouts: WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids, MI

8/4/08 11:50 AM
Tornado in France kills at least three: AFP via Yahoo! News | Pictures from the BBC

8/3/08 8:00 AM
Iowa siren system a mess?: Des Moines Register

7/31/08 1:21 PM - UPDATED
Boy Scouts who survived Little Sioux tornado meet President Bush: KOLN, Lincoln, NE

7/30/08 11:09 PM
Tuesday tornado in Wisconsin caught on tape: WSAW, Wausau, WI

7/30/08 4:20 PM
Biker Rally raises money for Little Sioux Scout Camp: KETV, Omaha

7/30/08 1:45 PM
NH Tornado on the ground for longer than previously reported: Boston News

7/30/08 2:32 PM
Wichita siren upgrade bogged down: Wichita Eagle

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