Waterspout — Cape Shoalwater To Cascade Head...out To 10 Nm, E Pacific

2020-11-30 · near Tillamook Head, Cape Shoalwater To Cascade Head...out To 10 Nm, E Pacific

Event narrative

A local Emergency Manager informed us of a potential waterspout based on pictures on social media. Waterspout was confirmed based on photographic evidence. This happened around south Cannon Beach early in the afternoon.

Wider weather episode

The waterspout formed in a cool trough following a cold front. The cold front moved ashore early in the morning.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (45.8800, -123.9700)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 923514. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.