Waterspout — Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic North

2012-07-24 · near Manomet Point, Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic North

Event narrative

The Manomet Current reported three waterspouts formed just offshore at 4:06pm EDT and then moved quickly onshore at White Horse Beach, resulting in minor damage. The damage was minimal. A window that cranks open was ripped off its hinges and shattered and a beach umbrella and a few awnings were damaged. Wind speeds were likely less than 65 mph (the minimum wind speed of an EF0 tornado).

Wider weather episode

A cold front moving through a very warm, moist airmass over Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts resulted in showers and thunderstorms. Many of these storms became severe, producing damaging winds and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 403862. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.