Waterspout · Atlantic North

Several reports and pictures were received showing a couple of waterspouts in the Chesapeake Bay to the northwest of Tangier Island. One waterspout was observed from Reedville, looking across the bay.

A front was located north of the region and gradually moved south in response to an approaching mid level disturbance. To the south of the front, robust heating of a moist low level airmass resulted in increasing instability by the afternoon and evening hours. Strong convection resulted in areas of strong winds and waterspouts during the late afternoon and evening.