Waterspout — Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic North

2018-10-23 · near Manomet Point, Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic North

Event narrative

A waterspout was seen over Cape Cod Bay, off Scusset Beach and Sagamore Beach and about one mile north of the entrance to the Cape Cod Canal. No damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure over upstate New York moved east-southeastward across northern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts during the afternoon and early evening of October 23rd. A warm front extending eastward from the low, combined with strong mid-level wind shear, provided the focus for development of waterspouts over the waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 787098. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.