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

2012-04-13 · near San Mateo Point, San Mateo Pt To Mexican Bdr Out 30nm, E Pacific

Event narrative

A gust of 71 mph was measured by a mesonet site at the San Clemente Pier, associated with the waterspout.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms over the inner coastal waters produced a waterspout just off of Cottons Point and three quarters of a mile south of the lifeguard tower, near the city of San Clemente. The waterspout was reported to briefly come onshore, but quickly dissipated after doing so. No damage was reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 378952. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.