waterspout

Example Sentences

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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

It is believed the Bayesian was struck by a tornado over the water - otherwise known as a waterspout - which caused the vessel to capsize and sink to the seabed.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

There were no reports of the waterspout causing damage, and a rainstorm warning for the city was canceled at 2 p.m.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Then, at the last instant, the waterspout veered off in a different direction.

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