It also was not clear if the waterspout actually moved over land. A waterspout is a column of air, rotating over a body of water. Typically, wind speeds in these storms are on the weaker side.

They occur as tornadic waterspouts or fair weather waterspouts. Tornadic waterspouts move from land to water or form over water, often with severe thunderstorms, and typically feature high winds ...

A tornado warning was issued for the Washington Coast near southwestern Grays Harbor County due to a waterspout that was spotted near shore at approximately 4:35 p.m. PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN)- Are you ...

According to the National Weather Service, waterspouts were being propagated” in the area by a “Cuban land breeze” that was producing rain showers over the Gulf.

A massive waterspout followed, ripping off roofs and advertising signs, which were blown into the air before crashing down on nearby homes, causing extensive damage to dozens of houses in the area.