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Tornadic waterspout crossing Mississippi River in front of large moving ship onthe Mississippi River

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Description

Tornadic waterspout crossing Mississippi River in front of large moving ship onthe Mississippi River. If this had struck the ship, it could have beendisastrous.

Credit

Courtesy Capt. Michael Rooney, President, New Orleans Baton Rouge Pilots Assoc.

Location

Louisiana, Mississippi River

Collection

Weather Service