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Rare Waterspout Spotted Over Bristol Channel

A farmer in Somerset captured a rare waterspout on camera over the Bristol Channel on Saturday morning.

  • A waterspout, a tornado that forms over water, was spotted over the Bristol Channel.
  • The phenomenon was captured on camera by a farmer in Somerset.

A farmer who witnessed a rare waterspout over the Bristol Channel on Saturday morning described the experience as 'amazing'. Chris Cottrell, of Doniford Farm Park, in Watchet, Somerset, was feeding his animals when he spotted the phenomenon on the horizon.

The narrow, spinning column of air is a tornado that forms over water during showery weather conditions. Cottrell managed to capture the waterspout on video, which he shared on Facebook over the weekend.

What this means for you: If you live in the area, be aware of changing weather conditions that may lead to the formation of waterspouts.

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