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waterspout

[waw-ter-spaut, 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

Initially it was thought that a waterspout - essentially a tornado over the sea - was responsible for the incident.

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

Rani clambers up the waterspout on the side of shop and onto the low tin roof.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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

Besides the risk for debris flow, there is a potential for waterspouts over the ocean, as well as damaging winds, and strong thunderstorms, Lund said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2025

Downbursts and waterspouts both form in conjunction with thunderstorms and both phenomena can cause very similar types of damage.

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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