Massive waterspout forms in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, U.S.
Image credit: WildWeather (stillshot)
An unusually large waterspout formed in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey around 13:30 LT (18:30 UTC) on Saturday, May 8, 2021. There are no reports of damage or injuries.
The spout was spotted between Toms River and Seaside Heights, north of Route 37 bridge.
The National Weather Service issued a special marine warning for the coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet and advised boats to seek harbor immediately as waterspouts can create hazardous seas and can easily overturn boats.
Beautiful capture of the waterspout in Toms River, New Jersey Source: https://t.co/ycO0Ou6C3U #NJWX pic.twitter.com/Ek5ofOSWKN
— Anthony Quintano Photography (@AnthonyQuintano) May 8, 2021
Waterspout in the Barnegat Bay near the Seaside bridge shortly before 2:30 p.m. today. Video by Nick Crosta shared with @JSHurricaneNews. pic.twitter.com/2NTREcDO2f
— Justin E. Auciello (@auciello) May 8, 2021
In the last 30 minutes a water spout (tornado over water) was spotted on Barnegat Bay between Toms River and Seaside Heights north of the Rt. 37 bridge. pic.twitter.com/SihGJ5Kark
— Seaside Park Volunteer Fire Co #1 (@seaside_fire) May 8, 2021
Another great shot of the water spout over the bay this afternoon 2:19p Windsor on Ave Tom’s River Jacklyn Moran @News12NJ @NWS_MountHolly #waterspout pic.twitter.com/HVtyPJd4Pt
— Dave Curren (@DaveCurren) May 8, 2021
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