Texas Funnel Cloud Stirs Up Social Media

A large funnel cloud was observed in Dumont, Texas, on Sunday evening, May 27, 2025, as captured in a short video that quickly went viral. The video, originally shared on X by Shane Muckey (@ShaneMuckey/X) and then picked up by FOX Weather, shows a dramatic rotating column of air. According to the National Weather Service, a funnel cloud is a rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm cloud towards the ground but does not reach the surface. "I just set my camera up for lightning," Muckey said in the video, "Oh my god, I gotta break it down." While not touching the ground, the visual spectacle serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather. The incident highlights the importance of staying informed about weather conditions and taking necessary precautions during severe weather events. The quick spread of the video across social media underscores the public's fascination with and concern about such phenomena. The video's popularity also points to the growing use of social media as a source of real-time weather updates.