Francine Continues to Move Northeastward Across the Western Gulf Coast; Tropical Storm Bebinca Forms North of Guam

Francine remains on track to make landfall in southern Louisiana on Wednesday. Life-threatening storm surge, considerable flash and urban flooding, hurricane force winds and tornadoes are expected along the Louisiana and Mississippi coastlines. Heavy showers and gusty winds are likely across Guam through Wednesday night as a result of Tropical Storm Bebinca. Read More >

Below are some very rare lake effect Waterspouts. Chris Westcott took these pictures in the vicinity of Lower Brule. The waterspouts are formed from the instability that is created when the air that is associated with the relatively warm open waters of the Missour River interact with the extremely cold air located just above the surface. These type of waterspouts have a very short lifespan and generally dissipate just as quick as they form. Chris said that at one time there were 6 of them.

Wintertime Waterspout

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Francine Continues to Move Northeastward Across the Western Gulf Coast; Tropical Storm Bebinca Forms North of Guam

Waterspouts in January - 1-17-2012