Waterspout — Peconic and Gardiners Bays, Atlantic North

2013-09-13 · near Mattituck Inlet, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, Atlantic North

Event narrative

A brief waterspout was reported by Riverhead Law Enforcement just southeast of Jamesport over Peconic Bay.

Wider weather episode

The sea breeze combined with a very moist atmosphere triggered an isolated thunderstorm over the eastern end of Long Island, resulting in a waterspout.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 479313. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.