Unusual weather phenomena were observed in Lisbon, Portugal, with reports of a possible tornado or waterspout near the Tagus River. Meteorologists confirmed the presence of a tornado, a rare occurrence in Europe. The event was captured on video showing the funnel-shaped cloud emerging from the water, with locals witnessing the spectacle. Lisbon has experienced 195 tornadoes since 2000, a number comparable to what the U.S. typically sees in April.
Watch: Large waterspout looms over Lisbon's Vasco da Gama Bridge https://t.co/8hwh0xeLSX
Lisbon weather: Waterspout looms over Vasco da Gama bridge. https://t.co/pqWKEpOBaR
#Watch | Portugal | Unusual weather phenomenon witnessed in #Lisbon. The local media said that it was possibly a tornado or waterspout. Tornadoes are not common in #Europe, but do occur occasionally in the northwest and south of the continent. https://t.co/XnjxLLK9vS
This possible tornado was seen in the capital city of Portugal on Wednesday afternoon! 195 tornadoes have been recorded since 2000 in Portugal (that's roughly what the U.S. sees in April) https://t.co/MPldUh2XPK
People in Lisbon reported seeing a 'funnel-shaped cloud' near Tagus River. Meteorologists confirmed that it was most likely a tornado. https://t.co/WpN4srjpJ5 https://t.co/d4xAQxR1Sy
Apparent tornado spotted emerging from water in Lisbon. Locals reported of a 'funnel-shaped cloud' emerging from near the water. Meteorologists confirmed that it was most likely a tornado. https://t.co/WpN4srjpJ5 https://t.co/T0JCUgdsFM
RARE WATERSPOUT IN OREGON: A waterspout was seen forming off the coast of Oregon earlier this week amid severe weather: https://t.co/DMr3ZzJVS2 #ORwx https://t.co/7jw6yYgugX
A likely tornado was spotted spinning near the waters of the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal, yesterday afternoon. https://t.co/xXKOVJqzFP