Twister spotted in stormy conditions near Peterborough

Funnel cloud spotted near Peterborough Credit: Russell Davies

A twisting funnel cloud, which can form into a tornado, has been spotted in stormy conditions near Peterborough.

Funnel clouds usually extend from the base of thunderstorm clouds and can extend to the ground. If they hit the ground they become tornadoes.

This set of pictures was taken by lorry driver Russell Davies as he was travelling from Bourne in Lincolnshire to Peterborough

Funnel cloud near Peterborough Credit: Russell Davies
Funnel cloud near Peterborough Credit: Russell Davies
Funnel cloud near Peterborough Credit: Russell Davies