Waterspout — San Mateo Pt To Mexican Bdr Out 30nm, E Pacific

2011-03-21 · near Mission Beach, San Mateo Pt To Mexican Bdr Out 30nm, E Pacific

Event narrative

One of these thunderstorms formed a waterspout approximately 4 miles northwest of San Diego, as seen by an airplane pilot. No damage or injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

Widely scattered thunderstorms formed on the 21st in the cold unstable air behind the cold front that passed through the night before. These storms brought numerous cloud to ground lightning strikes, small hail inland, as well as a few waterspouts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 293168. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.