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Waterspout May 16, 2025 · Patapsco River Including Baltimore Harbor, Atlantic North

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A tornado tracked briefly across the tidal Patapsco River.

The wider storm

A powerful line of thunderstorms produced winds as high as hurricane force over portions of the tidal Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. A tornado briefly became a waterspout as it crossed the tidal Patapsco River in Baltimore.

Began near Baltimore Inner Harbor (kdmh) (39.2791, -76.6058).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1250034. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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