waterspout

Example Sentences

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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

Hello Jameson and Angela, The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin