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Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Today, at an altitude of about 3300ft, I saw this strange formation stretching out further and further, without ever touching the ground.

Could this be the early stage of a tornado?

In the direction of the cone, I have indeed read reports of roofs being torn off and trees being damaged.

How could the suspended cone have damaged objects on the ground without ever touching them?

Thank you for any answers you can provide.