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Waterspout October 25, 2009 · Stephens Passage, Gulf of Alaska

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

At least 5 waterspouts were observed from Cape Fanshaw to Five Finger Light on 10/25 between the hours of 1100 and 1300 AKST.

The wider storm

Cold air aloft enhanced cumulus development over Stephens Passage and Frederick around midday on 10/25. Waterspouts persisted for at least two hours between Five Finger Light and Cape Fanshaw. Five different waterspouts were directly observed.

Began near Cape Fanshaw (57.1514, -133.6212).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 199626. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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