waterspout
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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
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“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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