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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.
It was reported shortly after 6 p.m.
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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.
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Two other tornadoes reportedly touched down in New Jersey. Read more: 3 Tornado Touchdowns Reported In NJ, Storm Surveys Underway
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