Waterspouts spotted near Destin, Florida, as storms hit Emerald Coast

August 17, 2022

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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Multiple large waterspouts were spotted Tuesday morning off Florida’s Emerald Coast, and several people took to social media to share videos and photos.

Storms near Destin, Florida produced a large waterspout just offshore, according to the National Weather Service, Mobile. The storm seemed to be moving parallel to the coast off Miramar Beach

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The Weather Service cautioned boaters to use caution this morning since other storms could also produce waterspouts.

This isn’t the first time a waterspout has been spotted off Destin. Just last week, on Aug. 11, residents were also able to capture images of another waterspout.

‘Get down’:Dramatic video captures waterspout hitting remote Maryland island during storm

Here are some looks at the “impressive waterspout” near Destin on Tuesday.

What is a waterspout?

Waterspouts are similar to tornadoes over water. There are two types of waterspouts: tornadic and fair weather.

Tornadic waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water, or move from land to water, according to the National Weather Service. They have the same characteristics as a land tornado. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail and frequent lightning.

Watch:Trio of waterspouts churn simultaneously off coast near Mobile, Alabama

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