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Multiple Waterspouts Reported In Chesapeake Bay In Southern Maryland

CRISFIELD, Md. (WJZ) -- Multiple waterspouts were reported in the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland on Wednesday.

According to a National Weather Service storm report, photos on social media and a report from the Coast Guard indicated there were multiple waterspouts around three miles west of Crisfield around 7:30 a.m. A line of storms rolled through the area around that time.

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Credit: David Barone

The waterspouts reportedly lasted between five and ten minutes. One had a spray ring visible.

At least one waterspout was reported in the area on July 31.

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