In this Weather Wednesday we look at the difference between a fair weather waterspout and a tornadic waterspout.

Oceans exhibit rare natural events beyond tides and marine life, including St. Elmo's Fire, a glowing electrical discharge during storms. Fog tsunamis ...

As we move into the summer months, we enter waterspout season. Waterspouts can be simply described as tornadoes that form ...

Southern Colorado has had several severe weather days over the last couple of weeks, with even some days having chances for tornadoes. With that in mind, there are several myths ...

But, while fair-weather waterspouts are generally less dangerous, tornadic waterspouts can be highly destructive. These have the potential to produce strong wind, disrupt seas and cause ...

Meteorologists have since suggested the ship was sunk by a spinning column of air and moisture called a “tornadic waterspout.” The extreme weather phenomenon is brought about by warm sea ...

Fair-weather waterspouts are generally weaker, whereas tornadic waterspouts are capable of significant damage, particularly if they move onto land. This latter type is what probably caused the ...

tornadic waterspouts and fair-weather waterspouts. How are the two kinds of waterspouts different? Tornadic waterspouts form during severe thunderstorms, with the funnel forming in the clouds and ...

tornadic waterspouts and fair-weather waterspouts. How are the two kinds of waterspouts different? Tornadic waterspouts form during severe thunderstorms, with the funnel forming in the clouds and ...