<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1YdnML_1FPDWq6L00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1YdnML_1FPDWq6L00" width="1600" height="900" ><figcaption>Several waterspouts have been reported off the Grand Strand today. (WMBF)</figcaption></figure>MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Several waterspouts have been spotted off shore of the Grand Strand early this afternoon. Thunderstorms developing just off shore of the Horry and Georgetown County coast produced at least two waterspouts between 2:00 and 2:30 PM today. The first was reported just off the coast of Cherry Grove with another spotted near Pawleys Island. There are two types of waterspouts - tornadic and fair weather.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3IPjID_1FPDWq6L00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3IPjID_1FPDWq6L00" width="1300" height="1732" ><figcaption>One of today's waterspouts as seen from Sea Cabin Pier in Cherry Grove. From: Debi Goodman (WMBF)</figcaption></figure><h2>Fair Weather Waterspouts: Common and Slow-Moving</h2>Fair weather waterspouts are the most common type spotted along coastal beaches. Unlike tornadoes, they generally do not form from severe thunderstorms.Instead, they develop along the dark, flat bases of developing cumulus clouds. A fair weather waterspout starts at the surface of the ocean and works its upward toward the clouds. By the time the rotating funnel is visible from the beach, the waterspout is already near full maturity.Because they form during light wind conditions, fair weather waterspouts typically move very little. They can be a danger to boaters. Occasionally, these fair-weather waterspouts can move on shore, but are usually weak and cause very little damage. <h2>Tornadic Waterspouts: Much more dangerous</h2>Tornadic waterspouts are tornadoes that either develop over open water or move directly from land onto the water. They share the same physical characteristics as land-based tornadoes.These funnels develop downward from intense thunderstorms and are frequently accompanied by:<ul><li>High winds and rough seas</li><li>Large hail</li><li>Frequent and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning</li></ul>What Happens When a Waterspout Moves OnshoreWhen any waterspout approaches the shoreline and moves onto land, the National Weather Service immediately issues a tornado warning for that area.Although fair weather waterspouts usually break apart quickly once they hit land and rarely travel far inland, any vortex moving ashore can produce localized property damage, toss outdoor furniture, and cause injuries. Tornadic waterspouts can remain strong, destructive tornadoes as they track through coastal neighborhoods.Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WMBF. For more free content like this, download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here.</div></body>

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Several waterspouts have been spotted off shore of the Grand Strand early this afternoon. Thunderstorms developing just off shore of the Horry and Georgetown County coast produced at least two waterspouts between 2:00 and 2:30 PM today. The first was reported just off the coast...

FIRST ALERT - Waterspouts spotted off Grand Strand

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Several waterspouts have been spotted off shore of the Grand Strand early this afternoon. Thunderstorms developing just off shore

FIRST ALERT - Waterspouts spotted off Grand Strand

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