Waterspout — Cape Fear Nc To Little River Inlet Sc, Atlantic South

2011-08-18 · near Lockwood Folly Inlet, Cape Fear Nc To Little River Inlet Sc, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A waterspout was reported south of the Oak Island Pier.

Wider weather episode

An inverted trough, light winds, and early morning instability led to the development of a waterspout.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 343760. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.