Dramatic video shows a rare landspout tornado that was spotted in southern New Jersey
- Mount Laurel Fire Department posted video on Facebook on Saturday
- It shows what appears to be a landspout tornado near New Jersey Turnpike
- Landspout tornadoes are weaker variations of regular tornadoes but can cause damage
Weather experts are investigating reports of a ‘landspout’ tornado that was believed to have been spotted in southern New Jersey on Saturday.
The Mount Laurel Fire Department posted video on its Facebook page showing what appears to be a tornado.
Landspout tornadoes rarely occur, and while they are generally very weak, they can cause damage.
The image above shows what is believed to be a landspout tornado that was spotted in the southern New Jersey town of Mount Laurel on Saturday
Landspout tornadoes rarely occur, and while they are generally very weak, they can cause damage
A landspout has a narrow, rope-like condensation funnel. It forms while thunderstorm clouds above are still growing and there is no rotating updraft
A landspout has a narrow, rope-like condensation funnel.
It forms while thunderstorm clouds above are still growing and there is no rotating updraft.
The reported tornado sighting took place at around 2pm near the meeting point between the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295.
Some minor damage to buildings and a parked car were reported, according to CBS News.