© Josh Hughes
Josh Hughes was observing a developing storm offshore and noticed a thin rope-like vortex extending from the cloud base. In the video clip you can see a thin waterspout developing.
During this time of the year it is quite common to see fair weather waterspouts like the one seen here. These fair weather waterspouts develop along flat bases of a line of developing cumulus clouds.
They are often weaker than tornadoes but can produce damage. In fact, if they move onshore the National Weather Service will issue a tornado warning.
If you're ever navigating over open water you are advised to move at a 90 degree angle with respect to the waterspout's apparent movement.
Sometimes a severe thunderstorm can produce a tornado over water, which is known as a tornadic waterspout. This type is accompanied by frequent cloud to ground lightning and large hail.
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