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
Some have speculated that a waterspout flying over the Bayesian could have been "popped" by the mast, dumping a huge amount of water onto the boat - and sinking it rapidly.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 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
“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
Sometimes they form on land, or they begin as waterspouts — a tornado over the ocean — and move onto land.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
A number of tornadoes and waterspouts were also reported in the area leading up to the incident.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2024
There was a tugging sensation in my gut, and the waterspouts exploded like the world’s largest carwash.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
