Tornado over water for PEI on Oct 10

NTP investigation has confirmed that a tornado over water occurred at Prince Edward Island's Malpeque Bay near Hog Island on October 10. Based on video, photos and eyewitness descriptions, it appears the tornado remained offshore as a waterspout. As no damage appears to have occurred, an EF0-Default rating has been assigned.

Detail are provided in the event summary below, along with a map and photo/video links. The tornado can be plotted on a map using the NTP Dashboard here.


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Event Name: Malpeque Bay (Hog Island, PE)

Date: October 10, 2024

Estimated Start Time: 7:20 AM ADT (1040 UTC)

Preliminary Classification: Tornado (Over Water)

Preliminary EF-Scale Rating: EF0-Default 

Estimated Tornado Location: 46.58N, 63.76W  

Description: Witnesses captured video and photos of a waterspout over Malpeque Bay, near Hog Island. No damage has been reported. Satellite imagery review of the shoreline is pending. Event time is estimated based on witness report.

 

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Regional map showing the location of the PEI tornado over water from October 10.


Links:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/570991111570187/posts/906927341309894/
https://www.facebook.com/neil.ellsworth.3/videos/493963583631513
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10169797946460341&set=p.10169797946460341&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/groups/154488281345006/posts/8158564957603925/