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Waterspout Comes Ashore In Cape May County

The waterspout briefly came ashore as a tornado before dissipating, officials said.

CAPE MAY POINT, NJ — A waterspout formed and briefly came ashore during severe storms Tuesday night, officials said.

Videos and photos captured the waterspout, which is a tornado that forms over water.

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It was reported shortly after 6 p.m.

A full report on the waterspout is expected by Wednesday evening.

"Regarding the Cape May Point tornado, we plan to do a virtual survey as damage was sporadic and the tornado likely dissipated not long after it came ashore," the National Weather Service said.

Two other tornadoes reportedly touched down in New Jersey. Read more: 3 Tornado Touchdowns Reported In NJ, Storm Surveys Underway

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