Waterspout · Atlantic South

Waterspout August 18, 2011 · Surf City To Cp Fear Nc Out 20nm, Atlantic South

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple reports of waterspouts northeast of Carolina Beach. One moved ashore and became a tornado at 915 am.

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

Began near Carolina Beach Inlet (34.0407, -77.8732).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 343761. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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