Waterspout — Tidal Potomac Cobb Is Md To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North

2025-05-30 · near Coles Point (col), Tidal Potomac Cobb Is Md To Smith Pt Va, Atlantic North

Event narrative

A waterspout tracked across the lower tidal Potomac River between Coles Point Marina and RV Resort and Tall Timbers Cove.

Wider weather episode

Several supercell thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of a stalled front draped over the Mid-Atlantic. One of these thunderstorms produced a waterspout over the lower tidal Potomac River.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1250061. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.