Waterspout Sighting off Jersey Shore

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Waterspout Sighting off Jersey Shore

Waterspout Sighting off Jersey Shore

Photo Credit: NorEasterNick

Sunday night, a waterspout developed off the coast of Ocean City, NJ according to postings on social media.
Photos and videos of the apparent waterspout that appeared on Sept. 10 just before 6 o'clock were posted by numerous people.
Nor'Easter Nick, a meteorologist, posted a video of a waterspout near 36th Street Beach churning and striking the ocean's surface, raising water.

According to the National Weather Service, waterspouts are tornadoes that originate over water. They are similar to land tornadoes in their traits.

Waterspout Safety

Listen for special marine warnings about waterspout sightings that are broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio.

Watch the sky for certain types of clouds. In the summer, with light winds, look for a possible waterspout underneath a line of cumulus clouds with dark, flat bases. Anytime of the year, a thunderstorm or line of thunderstorms, can produce very intense waterspouts.

If a waterspout is sighted, immediately head at a 90 degree angle from the apparent motion of the waterspout.

Never try to navigate through a waterspout. Although waterspouts are usually weaker than tornadoes, they can still produce significant damage to you and your boat.

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