Funnel cloud spotted in Clarence-Rockland, Ont.

Environment Canada says a funnel cloud was seen in the eastern Ontario community of Rockland, east of Ottawa, and is moving east.

A weather advisory was in place for Prescott-Russell, Cornwall, Morrisburg and Ottawa, saying that conditions werefavourable for the development of funnel clouds today.

No tornado watches or warnings were issued.

Funnel cloud spotted east of Ottawa

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A funnel cloud was seen in the eastern Ontario community of Rockland, east of Ottawa, on Wednesday. Footage shot by Brice William Anderson.

"These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms," the advisory, issued at 12:15 p.m., said.

"This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.

"Treat any funnel cloud sighting seriously. Should a funnel cloud develop nearby, prepare to take shelter. These funnel clouds usually appear with little or no warning."