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Japan: Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Southern Okinawa

A funnel cloud was spotted over the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture on Thursday, October 16. The JMA warned residents in the area against strong gusts of wind, including tornadoes, and lightning strikes.

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Japan: Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Southern Okinawa 2

A funnel cloud was spotted over the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture on Thursday, October 16. The JMA warned residents in the area against strong gusts of wind, including tornadoes, and lightning strikes.

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Japan: Huge Waterspout Spotted off Tsuruoka City, Yamagata 2

A huge waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture, the Sea of Japan side of the Tohoku region on Thursday, October 2.

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Japan: Huge Waterspout Spotted off Tsuruoka City, Yamagata

A huge waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture, the Sea of Japan side of the Tohoku region on Thursday, October 2.

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US: Waterspout Spotted Near Buenaventura Lakes, Florida

A waterspout was spotted near Buenaventura Lakes on Sunday afternoon, September 28.

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Saint Lucia: Waterspout Spotted Off Northwestern Coast

A waterspout was spotted over the sea off the northwestern coast of Saint Lucia, near Gros Islet on Thursday, September 25.

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Japan: Waterspout Spotted Over Tokyo Bay

A waterspout was sighted over Tokyo Bay on Saturday, September 13, surprising local fishers.

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Japan: Waterspout Spotted Over Tokyo Bay 2

A waterspout was sighted over Tokyo Bay on Saturday, September 13, surprising local fishers.

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Spain: Sudden Heat Gust Hits Granada Beaches, Forcing Evacuation and Rescues 2

A sudden thermal gust hit the beaches of Motril, Salobreña, and Torrenueva in Granada on Sunday evening, August 17, causing umbrellas, inflatables, and paddleboards to fly and prompting authorities to evacuate the sand and advise residents to stay indoors. The Civil Guard rescued three bathers, and two more were assisted by a rescue boat. The phenomenon coincided with a rapid temperature rise to 40.1°C and wind gusts up to 86.8 km/h, which also produced a small waterspout over Torrenueva.

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US: Waterspout Seen Off Coastline of Carolinas Amid Marine Warning

A water spout was seen off the coastline of Carolinas on Thursday, August 14 amid a tornado and marine warnings. This video shows a waterspout that was touched down just off the coast of Myrtle Beach.

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Japan: Waterspout Spotted off Ishikawa Coast

A waterspout was spotted off Chirihama Beach in Ishikawa’s Hakui City on Friday, August 8. According to local fire departments and the Kanazawa Coast Guard, no damage to ships or other objects has been confirmed.

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Japan: Waterspout Spotted off Ishikawa Coast 2

A waterspout was spotted off Chirihama Beach in Ishikawa’s Hakui City on Friday, August 8. According to local fire departments and the Kanazawa Coast Guard, no damage to ships or other objects has been confirmed.

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Italy: Waterspout Spotted off Tortoreto, Teramo

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tortoreto, a seaside town in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo region, Southern Italy, on Tuesday, July 29.

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US: Waterspout Seen off North Topsail Beach in North Carolina

A waterspout was seen off North Topsail Beach in North Carolina on Tuesday, July 29.

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China: Rare Waterspout Twirls Over Songyuan Sky

This stunning moment captured a rare waterspout phenomenon, known locally as a “dragon sucking water,” appearing in the sky on July 16, 2025, in Songyuan, Jilin. It mesmerized onlookers with its swirling, column-like form. The rare sight left local residents in awe, as the phenomenon remained visible for about three to four minutes before gradually fading away.

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US: Dramatic Waterspout Forms Over Sandusky Bay, Ohio

A spectacular waterspout was spotted over Sandusky Bay, Ohio on Tuesday, July 1.

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US: Waterspout Spotted in Leeville, Louisiana

A waterspout was spotted in Leeville, Louisiana on Thursday, June 26.

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US: Double Waterspout Spotted Off Florida’s Coast 2

Double waterspouts were seen off the coast of Florida in Bradenton and other Tampa Bay waters on Sunday afternoon, June 22. This video was taken from Bradenton in Manatee County.

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US: Double Waterspout Spotted Off Florida’s Coast

Double waterspouts were seen off the coast of Florida in Bradenton and other Tampa Bay waters on Sunday afternoon, June 22. This video was taken from Sarasota Sailing Squadron in Sarasota.

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US: Waterspout Spotted Over Potomac River, Maryland

A waterspout was spotted over Potomac River, Maryland on Friday, May 30.

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Spain: Waterspout Spotted Offshore in Miramar, Valencia

A large waterspout was observed off the coast of Miramar, Valencia, on Tuesday, May 13.

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Mexico: Massive Waterspout Forms Off Puerto Peñasco

In Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, as known as Rocky Point, near the border with the U.S. state of Arizona, a massive waterspout formed over the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, May 5.

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US: Key West Waterspout Draws Attention, Fighter Jets Fly Over

A large waterspout formed off the coast of Key West, Florida, on Thursday, March 13, attracting the attention of beachgoers. Shortly after, two US military fighter jets flew overhead.

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US: Waterspout Sighted Over Lake In North Texas

What appeared to be a waterspout was spotted in North Texas on Wednesday, February 19. This video was shot from E Cedar Creek Pkwy between Gun Barrel City Texas and Seven Points.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Across Alabama 2

A tornado-warned storm moved into Alabama on Saturday, December 28. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches and warnings for a wide area of the state.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Leaves 1 Dead, Thousands Without Power In Mississippi 2

Severe storms swept through Central Mississippi, including Jackson, on Saturday, December 28, killing a high school student, while injuring two others in Natchez. Multiple tornadoes were reported, leaving over 40,000 homes without power in the area.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Leaves 1 Dead, Thousands Without Power In Mississippi

Severe storms swept through Central Mississippi, including Jackson, on Saturday, December 28, killing a high school student, while injuring two others in Natchez. Multiple tornadoes were reported, leaving over 40,000 homes without power in the area.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Southwestern Alabama

A tornado-warned storm moved into southwestern Alabama on Saturday, December 28. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches and warnings for a wide area of the state.

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China: Stunning Waterspout Forms Off Coast Of Hainan

On October 27, 2024, a breathtaking waterspout appeared off the west coast of Haikou, on Hainan Island in southern China. Dark clouds loomed over the sea as strong winds whipped across the water, forming a towering waterspout that rose from the ocean, connecting sea to sky like a colossal dragon. This awe-inspiring spectacle captivated onlookers, who paused in both fear and fascination, marveling at nature's incredible power in this dramatic display.

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Canada: Multiple Waterspouts Reported Over Lake Ontario Near Burlington

Multiple waterspouts were reported over Lake Ontario near Burlington, Ontario, on Sunday, October 13.

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China: Waterspout Spotted Over Qinghai Lake

On October 9, 2024, a spectacular natural phenomenon was captured over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern China’s Qinghai Province. In the video, a thick layer of clouds hovered in the sky while a massive column of water shot straight from the lake's surface toward the clouds. This rare event, known as a waterspout, resembled a giant dragon playing in the water, as if linking the lake to the sky. Waterspouts are a type of tornado that forms over water, featuring a rapidly rotating funnel of wind driven by intense low pressure. The breathtaking scene left Chinese onlookers in awe of nature’s power and beauty.

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Recap – Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Widespread Power Outages In Florida 2

Hurricane Milton struck Florida on Wednesday, October 9 bringing high winds, heavy rain and dozens of tornadoes. The storm caused widespread flooding and significant destruction across the state. According to reports, at least 23 deaths related to Milton have been confirmed.

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Recap – Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Widespread Power Outages In Florida

Hurricane Milton struck Florida on Wednesday, October 9 bringing high winds, heavy rain and dozens of tornadoes. The storm caused widespread flooding and significant destruction across the state. According to reports, at least 23 deaths related to Milton have been confirmed.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 6

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, storm surges, and dozens of tornadoes and leaving more than a dozen people dead.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 5

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, storm surges, and dozens of tornadoes. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 1 million people remained without power.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 4

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, storm surges, and dozens of tornadoes. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 1 million people remained without power.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 3

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 3

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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US: Hurricane Milton Slams Florida, Unleashing Dozens Of Tornadoes

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. The National Weather Service issued at least 126 tornado warnings, and dozens of tornadoes were reported across the state.

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US: Large Dust Devil Spotted In Amarillo, Texas

A large dust devil was spotted in Amarillo, Texas, on Friday, September 13.

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Croatia: Massive Waterspout Spotted Off Korcula

A massive waterspout was spotted off the Croatian island of Korcula in the Adriatic Sea on Thursday, September 12.

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Italy: Waterspout Spotted Very Close To Beach In Igea Marina

A huge waterspout frightened beachgoers as it was spotted very close to the beach in Igea Marina in the province of Rimini Thursday afternoon, September 5.

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China: Waterspout Spotted Off Yantai, Shandong Province

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Yantai, Shandong province in eastern China on August 26, 2024.

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US: Rare Double Waterspout Spotted Off Cost Of Palm Beach, Florida

A rare double waterspout was spotted off the coast of Palm Beach in Florida on Thursday, August 22.

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US: Rare Double Waterspout Spotted Off Cost Of Palm Beach, Florida 2

A rare double waterspout was spotted off the coast of Palm Beach in Florida on Thursday, August 22.

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Bodies Brought Ashore From Wreck Of Sunken Yacht - Sicily

Divers of the Vigili del Fuoco, the Italian Corps. of Firefighters arrive in Porticello harbor near Palermo, with a third body at the back of the boat on August 21, 2024, two days after the British-flagged luxury yacht Bayesian sank. Divers searching for six missing people following the sinking of a superyacht off Sicily in a storm have found four bodies. The Bayesian, which had 22 people aboard including 10 crew, was anchored some 700 metres from port before dawn when it was struck by a waterspout. Among the six missing were UK tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, and Jonathan Bloomer, the chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM