A positively monumental and downright otherworldy waterspout maelstrom spring over Tampa Bay , Florida on Tuesday .
WDRB meteorologist Jeremy Kappell partake in the above photographto Facebook . Said one commenter : “ That s freakin aliens stealing our water … …… ”
In fact , pelter are just non - supercelltornados that form over water . Via theAmerican Meteorological Society :
find the terrific birth of a supercell electric storm
Waterspouts pass off most frequently in thesubtropicsduring the warmseason ; more are reported in the dispirited Florida Keys than in any other place in the world . Funnel diametersrangefrom a few up to 100 m or more ; life-time medium 5–10 minutes , but large downpour can persist for up to one time of day .
ABC Action News postedviewer - submitted footage of the waterspout in action :
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