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Pictures: Waterspout formed off of Clearwater Beach Monday

Waterspout Clearwater Beach
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — A waterspout formed off Clearwater Beach on Monday afternoon.

Clearwater Police posted a picture of a waterspout off Clearwater Beach, which formed during an afternoon round of thunderstorms in the area.

Patrick DeSota took another picture of a waterspout near Clearwater Beach.

Waterspout Clearwater Beach

Thankfully, they stayed well offshore and had no impact on land.

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