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Waterspout in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Posted on 16 October 2017 by Armin Grewe

Admittedly it’s only faint and small, but it was still fascinating (and surprising) to watch: A small whirlwind/waterspout approaching the beach in Machir Bay on a breezy November early afternoon. It moved across the beach before disappearing when it reached the dunes.

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kaskwhisky on 16 October 2017 at 06:10 said:

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James Spackman on 16 October 2017 at 07:42 said:

That’s actually quite cool (and wet).
Something to do with Ophelia?

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Armin Grewe on 16 October 2017 at 08:11 said:

No, it’s from a few years ago. Only now found the picture again, have been looking for it for some time.

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Anne Kiser on 16 October 2017 at 09:27 said:

Good morning with a picture of a waterspout in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay islay.org.uk/2017/10/16/wat…

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