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Recent Examples of waterspout
The rain and gusty winds also could bring small hail and the possibility of a waterspout or small tornado, according to the weather service.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Beach conditions will be hazardous with big waves and even a chance of a waterspout or coastal tornado along the cold front.
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Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
Forecasters said the storm will bring a 3- to 5-hour period of steady rain overnight into Sunday morning, along with increasing instability that could produce brief heavy downpours, gusty winds, lightning and a slight chance of a small tornado or waterspout.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
For families The resort is family-friendly, with a selection of daily children’s activities at the kids’ club and a separate splash pad pool area with a waterslide, shooting waterspouts, treehouse and more.
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Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Beach conditions will be hazardous with big waves and even a chance of a waterspout or coastal tornado along the cold front.
—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
Forecasters said the storm will bring a 3- to 5-hour period of steady rain overnight into Sunday morning, along with increasing instability that could produce brief heavy downpours, gusty winds, lightning and a slight chance of a small tornado or waterspout.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
For families The resort is family-friendly, with a selection of daily children’s activities at the kids’ club and a separate splash pad pool area with a waterslide, shooting waterspouts, treehouse and more.
—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterspout
gutter
Noun
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Protect your home by removing decaying wood, controlling moisture, and cleaning gutters and overgrowth.
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Check gutters periodically to prevent clogs and an unwanted fly infestation.
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“Waterspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterspout. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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