Waterspout — Albemarle Sound, Atlantic South

2013-06-08 · near Plymouth, Albemarle Sound, Atlantic South

Event narrative

The public, local law enforcement, and local media relayed a report of a waterspout over the western end of Phelps Lake in Washington County. No damage occurred as the waterspout dissipated before moving onshore.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance combined with a moist and unstable atmosphere lead to a brief waterspout on Phelps Lake in Washington County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 463075. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.