A waterspout is a rotating column of air that occurs over a body of water, usually appearing as a funnel-shaped cloud in contact with the water and a cumuliform cloud. [1][2] There are two …

Jun 16, 2024 · A waterspout is a whirling column of air and water mist. According to NOAA's National Weather Service, the best way to avoid a waterspout is to move at a 90-degree angle …

A waterspout is a rotating column of air over water that is connected to a cumulus cloud. They are similar to tornadoes, but they form over water instead of land.

Oct 13, 2025 · Waterspout, a small-diameter column of rapidly swirling air in contact with a water surface. Waterspouts are almost always produced by a swiftly growing cumulus cloud.

Apr 26, 2024 · A waterspout is just a tornado that forms over open water. A tornado over an ocean, lake – or even a river – is considered to be a waterspout. Waterspouts are typically …

Oct 19, 2023 · A waterspout is a column of rotating, cloud-filled wind. A waterspout descends from a cumulus cloud to an ocean or a lake.

1 day ago · Social media was abuzz during the recent lake-effect snow event when a waterspout was mentioned in a warning, but was it really unique?

Tornadic waterspouts are simply tornadoes that form over water, or move from land to water. They have the same characteristics as a land tornado. They are associated with severe …

Oct 28, 2025 · The Great Lakes saw 89 waterspout sightings Oct. 21-26, according to the International Centre for Waterspout Research. Here's what to know.

As a luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily, witnesses reported seeing a waterspout. Watch the video to learn exactly what this weather phenomenon is and how dangerous it can be.