Amazing Waterspout Looms Near Alabama Coast

A spectacular waterspout was reported near Dauphin Island, Alabama, on August 25, as scattered thunderstorms moved through the area.

This footage, filmed by Tyler Smith, shows the formation moving across the waters off the coast of Dauphin Island on the Gulf Coast.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through parts of Alabama on August 25, bringing gusty winds, strong storms, and heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service. Credit: Tyler Smith via Storyful