Waterspout — Coastal Waters From Pt Mansfield To Rio Grande River Tx Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2019-07-26 · near South Padre Island, Coastal Waters From Pt Mansfield To Rio Grande River Tx Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A rare afternoon band of showers, some rotating, from South Padre Island into the Gulf waters out to 60 nautical miles out. One cell produced a brief waterspout just east of the middle of the City beaches that moved onshore before dissipating.

Wider weather episode

A weak easterly wave helped produce a rare afternoon band of showers, some rotating, from South Padre Island into the Gulf waters out to 60 nautical miles out. One cell produced a brief waterspout just east of the middle of the City beaches that moved onshore before dissipating on the beach before reaching any buildings.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 855045. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.