Myrtle Beach waterspout classified as EF-0 tornado

Tuesday, July 24, 2018
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WTVD) -- A waterspout spotted in Myrtle Beach has been classified as an EF-0 tornado by the National Weather Service.

It was spotted Monday between Ninth Avenue North and the Sky Wheel, according to WPDE.
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Once the waterspout hit land, it became a classified tornado.

It was about 15 yards wide and moved onshore about 100 yards before dissipating.
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The waterspout sent some chairs and an umbrella flying, but no injuries or damages were reported.
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