Tornadic waterspout moves ashore over peninsula, narrowly misses tailer home
The EF0 tornado at Little Current, Ontario. This slender and photogenic tornado formed as a waterspout over Lake Huron, off the north shore of Manitoulin Island, just to the east of the town of Little Current. It touched down at approximately 11:45am and was on the ground, according to witnesses, for about five minutes before dissipating. It was a stunning and ominous site, witnessed by area residents who had a clear and unobstructed view for the full lifecycle of the twister.
The tornado churned through a shallow bay area of Strawberry Channel, swirling across a field of reeds before moving ashore and passing over a small peninsula to the west of Whites Point Road. As it moved onto land, the tornado narrowly missed striking a trailer that was parked at a camp site near the shore; fortunately it passed near to – but without – striking the vehicle, and no damage was done. It was captured in photographs and on video by area residents who witnessed the touchdown. Several photos and videos were captured from the shoreline in town, looking eastward from the Boyle and Harbour Vue marinas. The tornado was narrow, white, and dart-like, classic in appearance. The funnel was fully condensed to the surface with a large spray ring at its base.
Funnel cloud sightings in #LittleCurrent. Photo: Helen VanEck. Anyone else snap a shot or experience any damage? pic.twitter.com/nvXipRN5kP
— Marina Moore (@CTVMARINAMOORE) August 17, 2016
Funnel cloud spotted over Little Current amid morning storm : Jon Maloney c/o @man_expositor #ONstorm pic.twitter.com/ksUU9Dmbmj
— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) August 17, 2016
TWN viewer pic: Another shot of the Little Current waterspout/possible tornado yesterday https://t.co/eYZ4LzgUeD pic.twitter.com/0DowU8C25h
— travis farncombe (@tjfarncombe) August 18, 2016
TWN viewer pic; Little Current #onwx #onstorm spout moving onto land w/ close call to camper https://t.co/UvfWacKALA pic.twitter.com/YwilhMzaSe
— travis farncombe (@tjfarncombe) August 18, 2016
Pics taken by my friend’s aunt. From Aug 17 approx 11:50am. Shared with permission. Near Little Current. pic.twitter.com/BAHPegPeF5
— Laura Duchesne ☄ (@LauraDuchesne) August 28, 2016
2 more pics taken by Gloria Paisley taken Aug 17 near Little Current. Shared with permission. pic.twitter.com/B1HWszT9en
— Laura Duchesne ☄ (@LauraDuchesne) August 28, 2016
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In Little Current today. pic.twitter.com/3GFkqCTTMI— Heather Hutchinson (@HeatherVCH) August 17, 2016