Viewers have sent in photos of a waterspout that formed off the shore of Marco Island on Thursday morning.
According to the National Ocean Service, waterspouts have the same characteristics as land tornadoes. They are associated with severe thunderstorms.
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A waterspout descends from a cumulus cloud to the ocean. They form when cold air moves across the water, creating a large temperature difference between the warm water and cold air.
According to the National Weather Service, they tend to last between two and 20 minutes and move at speeds between 10 to 18 miles per hour.
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