Video shows Wisconsin students on bus with what appears to be a funnel cloud in distance
The video shows kids in the New Richmond, Wisconsin area, on a moving school bus. A brief glimpse of ominous skies and what appears to be a funnel cloud can also be seen.
Jessica Turner
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the New Richmond area, lasting until 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The NWS stated as of 3:30 p.m. they were getting several reports of a tornado between Hammond and New Richmond.
The school district partners with Kobussen Buses, Ltd, according to the district website.
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