waterspout
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A large waterspout formed over a lake in Germany near the southern city of Friedrichshafen.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
That rain and gusty winds also could bring small hail and the possibility of a waterspout or small tornado, according to the weather service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
In Orange County, a possible tornado or waterspout moved ashore around 10:15 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Some have speculated that a waterspout flying over the Bayesian could have been "popped" by the mast, dumping a huge amount of water onto the boat - and sinking it rapidly.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2024
Hello Jameson and Angela, The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
“Any thunderstorms that develop will likely produce brief heavy rain, gusty outflow winds, small hail and potentially waterspouts or weak, short-lived, tornadoes,” the NWS said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
Holding it down causes waterspouts to spin up all around you, dancing on their tails, merging and splitting—the immersiveness comes courtesy of a speaker in the driver’s headrest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
Besides the risk for debris flow, there is a potential for waterspouts over the ocean, as well as damaging winds, and strong thunderstorms, Lund said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2025
The 56m UK-flagged Bayesian was carrying 22 people - 12 passengers and 10 crew - when a heavy storm that created waterspouts struck early on Monday.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2024
There was a tugging sensation in my gut, and the waterspouts exploded like the world’s largest carwash.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
