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PHOTOS: Waterspouts in Galveston; See the storm’s many faces

A waterspout over Galveston Bay on May 29, 2023. (Christian Terry/KPRC 2, Christian Terry/KPRC 2)

GALVESTON, Texas – Memorial Day started with a waterspout forming of the west end of Galveston Island.

The National Weather Service said it received two reports of a water spout on Monday. It also tweeted this message:

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KPRC 2 digital producer Christian Terry shared photos showing the storm in all of its glory.

A waterspout over Galveston Bay, as seen on May 29, 2023. (Christian Terry/KPRC 2)
A waterspout over Galveston Bay, as seen on May 29, 2023. (Christian Terry/KPRC 2)
A waterspout over Galveston Bay, as seen on May 29, 2023. (Christian Terry/KPRC 2)
A waterspout over Galveston Bay, as seen on May 29, 2023. (Christian Terry/KPRC 2)
A waterspout over Galveston Bay, as seen on May 29, 2023. (Christian Terry/KPRC 2)

Here’s another view of the storm from Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Galveston Island State ParkL

A waterspout forming of the west end of Galveston Island could be seen from the park this beautiful Memorial Day morning.

Posted by Galveston Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife on Monday, May 29, 2023

If you have photos of the storm, share them with us on Click2Pins.com and we could feature you, on-air and online.


About the Authors

Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.

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