Waterspout — Surf City To Cp Fear Nc Out 20nm, Atlantic South

2011-08-18 · near Carolina Beach Inlet, Surf City To Cp Fear Nc Out 20nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 343761. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.