Weather puts on a show, no damage reported

| July 30, 2012

(Daryl Law, Jennette's Pier)

Three waterspouts appeared in the sky over Outer Banks Fishing Pier in South Nags Head Monday morning, and a tornado warning went out from the National Weather Service at 11:15 a.m.

A view at sea. Fishin' Fool is in front. (By Andrew Hines aboard the Risky Business)

People enjoyed quite a show as the waterspouts first formed, then dissipated and then reformed again.

The top photo was shot from Jennette’s Pier.

A waterspout was also reported by law enforcement west of Avon and moving east earlier in the day, according to the Nation Weather Service.

Waterspouts were reported to have moved ashore in Wanchese and north of the Bodie Island Lighthouse.

Thunderstorms are forecast to continue through the day, some possibly with high wind gusts and heavy rain, the Weather Service said.

Some information in this story is courtesy of Daryl Law, Jennette’s Pier.

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  • Beach Bouy says:

    There was also a waterspout just north of the Wright Memorial Bridge this afternoon around 6PM.

    • on July 30, 2012 @ 9:22 pm

  • Beachgurl says:

    Is it me or is the weather becoming a bit weird lately? Intense lightning, waterspouts…what’s next?

    • on July 31, 2012 @ 7:45 am

  • eggcelent says:

    Don’t worry Beachgurl waterspouts are common occurrence when its summertime and the wind is from the SE.

    • on July 31, 2012 @ 3:41 pm

  • Nags Head Bob says:

    No, no! It’s global warning! Quick raise taxes!

    • on July 31, 2012 @ 9:23 pm

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