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

Witnesses described seeing a waterspout form during the storm before the sinking of the Bayesian yacht, which is similar to a tornado over a body of water.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

It is believed the ship was struck by a tornado over the water - otherwise known as a waterspout - causing Bayesian to capsize.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

The waterspout looked like it was going to hit us dead on.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman