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Video footage of the waterspout and photos of the destruction at Paw Paw Point were reviewed and verified by the NWS.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
The appearance of a double waterspout over Florida Gulf Coast waters drew awe and amazement from witnesses.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The National Weather Service issued several urgent Special Marine Warnings early Wednesday morning for Florida amid severe thunderstorms capable of generating waterspouts and damaging wind gusts.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Falling off the wind to sail around the waterspout.
—Stephen Colbert, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2011
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
The appearance of a double waterspout over Florida Gulf Coast waters drew awe and amazement from witnesses.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The National Weather Service issued several urgent Special Marine Warnings early Wednesday morning for Florida amid severe thunderstorms capable of generating waterspouts and damaging wind gusts.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Falling off the wind to sail around the waterspout.
—Stephen Colbert, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterspout
gutter
Noun
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Bolster or reattach sagging gutters, tighten up screws, and seal any cracks or leaks with gutter sealant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Remove standing water from your flowerpots, gutters, pool covers, pet dishes, or birdbaths.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Waterspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterspout. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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