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Weather whips up a storm over Selsey
Snapped off the shore at Selsey in West Sussex, a water spout taking shape on the horizon off the coast of the town off called the south's tornado alley.
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Freak water tornado seen in Selsey
A water sprout tornado was seen over the weekend across West Sussex.
It is thought the unusual weather is due to the warm weather and humidity we've experienced recently.
Water tornado spotted in Sussex
The water tornado that was seen over Sussex at the weekend was an unusual sight for residents.
Just as the name implies, tornadic waterspouts start as tornadoes do, from intense, rotating thunderstorms and generally happen in warm temperatures with high humidity.
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Lifeboat launched as waterspout appears off Sussex
This dramatic picture was taken byAngela Daltrey who lives just off the beach at Selsey,- a town all too familiar with the force of tornados, having been hit several times in recent years. The lifeboat was launched as a precaution.