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Waterspout April 2, 2026 · Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, Gulf of Mexico
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Broadcast media relayed pictures and video from public of a waterspout over the Caloosahatchee River west of the intersection of McGregor Blvd and Winkler Rd.
The wider storm
Low to mid level east-southeasterly flow and moderate instability favored sea breeze convection that produced a waterspout over the Caloosahatchee River near Whiskey Creek and a strong marine wind gust over Tampa Bay waters.
Began near Punta Rassa (26.5743, -81.9055).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1328199. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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