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waterspout

[waw-ter-spout, 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

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

A waterspout is similar to a tornado and can form over oceans, seas or large lakes.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2024

He runs around the side of the building and starts clambering up the waterspout.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

“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

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

From a distance, waterspouts and downbursts can look similar.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2024

There are huge waterspouts forming not far from The Dessoug.

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




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