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weather1 year ago•1 min saved

"South Florida Hit by Multiple Tornadoes, Braces for Calm Weather Ahead"

A video captured a waterspout turning into a tornado as it made landfall in the Florida Keys during extreme weather on Sunday. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado's path across Cudjoe Key through the Torch Keys, causing damage to at least one structure. The phenomenon, known as a tornadic waterspout, exhibits characteristics similar to land tornadoes and can bring severe thunderstorms, high winds, and hail. Preliminary data also shows another tornado briefly touching down in Miami-Dade county later that evening.

via USA TODAY|

#extreme-weather #florida #national-weather-service

natural-disasters2 years ago•6 min saved

"Captivating footage: Waterspout swirls amidst raging Canadian wildfire"

A video captured in British Columbia, Canada shows a swirling waterspout spinning across the water while a massive wildfire burns in the background. The waterspout, filmed by firefighters, was likely caused by the intense heat from the wildfire interacting with a cold front. While initially described as a fire whirl, further analysis suggests it was a waterspout tornado with a mixture of smoke and gas. The wildfires in Canada have burned over 13 million hectares and have led to days of unhealthy air quality levels in the US.

via Fox Weather |

#canada #natural-disasters #video

weather2 years ago•4 min saved

Record-breaking heat wave and severe storms impact millions across the US.

A heat wave is hitting the U.S. South, with high temperatures and humidity causing discomfort and power outages. Communities from Houston to New Orleans have opened cooling centers to bring relief. A tornado in West Texas killed three people and left more than 1,000 customers without electricity. The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings along the Gulf Coast from Brownsville, Texas, to Houston. A waterspout swept ashore on a Florida beach, injuring two people.

via NPR|

#cooling-centers #heat-wave #power-outages

weather2 years ago•3 min saved

US South Sizzles Under Heat Wave from Texas to Florida.

A heat wave has hit the US South, with temperatures soaring and tornadoes causing destruction in Texas. Cooling centers have been opened in cities along the Gulf Coast, and residents are advised to take precautions against the high temperatures and humidity. A waterspout swept ashore on a Florida beach, injuring two people. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and advised people to stay hydrated and seek shelter in air-conditioned environments.

via The Associated Press|

#cooling-centers #gulf-coast #heat-wave

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA captures stunning image of chilling water tornado in space"

NASA has shared an image of a waterspout, a type of tornado that occurs over water, captured near Tampa Bay, Florida. Waterspouts are spinning columns of moist air rising over warm water and can be just as hazardous as tornadoes, with wind speeds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour. The NOAA classifies waterspouts into two categories: tornadic waterspouts and fair weather waterspouts. In the event that a waterspout moves toward land, the National Weather Service will release a tornado warning, as some waterspouts can lead to significant damage and injuries to individuals.

via HT Tech|

#florida #nasa #science