Waterspout — Surf City Nc To S Santee R Sc 20 To 40nm, Atlantic South

2012-08-17 · near Wilmington, Surf City Nc To S Santee R Sc 20 To 40nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

The Coast Guard reported a waterspout about 27 miles ESE of Carolina Beach.

Wider weather episode

Coast Guard spotted a waterspout well off the coast of Carolina Beach.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (33.9400, -77.4400)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 410367. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.