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waterspout

[waw-ter-spaut, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌspaʊt, ˈwɒt ər- /
NOUN
vortex
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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

That contradicted previous reports that had identified the cause as a waterspout, or mini tornado at sea.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2024

Witnesses have described seeing a waterspout form during the storm before the sinking of the Bayesian.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2024

The song leaped into his mind: Itsy-bitsy Abby, climbed up the waterspout.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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

Before 4 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and hail was detected near Catalina Island.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 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

Because of their relatively small scale, waterspouts are hard to pick out on weather radar.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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




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