#WeatherAlert: Recently, a waterspout was spotted in Tuas! It is commonly confused with a tornado. So, what’s the difference?
A waterspout is a rotating column of air that descends from the base of a thunderstorm cloud. They are usually short-lived, lasting around 10 minutes before quickly dissipating when it nears the coast. Waterspouts have been observed several times a year in Singapore's coastal waters.
Although waterspouts are generally weaker than tornadoes, they can also pose a hazard to people engaging in water sports and activities, as well as small boats, and can blow objects away. So if you see one, exit the waters quickly as they can move at speeds up to 80km/h!
Tornadoes are much larger, originating from more severe large-scale thunderstorms. Tornadoes can occur both over land and water, with significantly stronger wind speeds and potential for damage.
#KnowTheDifference #Waterspout #WeatherSG
A waterspout is a rotating column of air that descends from the base of a thunderstorm cloud. They are usually short-lived, lasting around 10 minutes before quickly dissipating when it nears the coast. Waterspouts have been observed several times a year in Singapore's coastal waters.
Although waterspouts are generally weaker than tornadoes, they can also pose a hazard to people engaging in water sports and activities, as well as small boats, and can blow objects away. So if you see one, exit the waters quickly as they can move at speeds up to 80km/h!
Tornadoes are much larger, originating from more severe large-scale thunderstorms. Tornadoes can occur both over land and water, with significantly stronger wind speeds and potential for damage.
#KnowTheDifference #Waterspout #WeatherSG
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