Waterspout spotted Tuesday evening near Southport

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — It was a very active severe weather day Tuesday across the Cape Fear.

Numerous severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings were issued, including for the Southport area.

A member of the Southport Police Department captured a photo of a waterspout just offshore which prompted the warning between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

We’ll remain quiet through Friday when another round of severe weather is possible.