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Weather Alert: Waterspout Sighted at Jersey Shore
On a lovely day, a sudden downpour came over Ocean County Tuesday, causing a waterspout to be seen off the coast of Island Beach State Park.
Ocean County saw rain during a storm that moved through the county's coastline Tuesday morning, while the rest of the county was sunny.
The National Weather Service confirmed that the waterspout formed off Island Beach State Park at approximately 10:38 a.m. It lasted only a few minutes, according to News12NJ.
Following that, Long Beach Island was under a special marine warning from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service stated that "sudden waterspouts can be produced by thunderstorms." "Waterspouts have the ability to quickly topple boats and produce dangerous waters nearby. Seek safe harbor right away.
The National Weather Service defines a waterspout as a tornado that forms over water. They are similar to land tornadoes in certain ways. They are frequently linked to intense thunderstorms. A waterspout turns become a tornado if it crosses land.
