Croatia's coast hit by rare water spouts, internet in awe

Unusual phenomena were recorded on videos taken between Peljesac and Korcula in Croatia. The materials shared on social media prompted numerous comments. Internet users were both fascinated and frightened.

The weather has been playing quite a few tricks lately. A significant part of our country is preparing for record rains. The Croatian Hydrometeorological Service (DHMZ) has not delivered good news either, issuing warnings for rain and thunderstorms along the entire coast. The worst weather is expected in Rijeka, Gospic, Knin, Split, and Dubrovnik regions.

Recently, an interesting phenomenon was recorded off the Croatian coast. Water spouts appeared there. This extraordinary natural spectacle was observed between Peljesac and Korcula. The characteristic funnel rising above the water could also be seen in Primosten and the village of Viganj.

"One formed and remained for about 15 minutes. It moved towards the islands, then disappeared somewhere on the horizon," said one of the observers, quoted by the Croatian portal 24sata.hr.

"It looks spectacular," "The video is impressive, let alone seeing it live," "Wonderful," and "It was amazing," commented Internet users on social media. "It looked dangerous," "It was serious," "Amazing to see something like that, but I think I would run away," wrote other people under the recordings.

A water spout is a type of tornado that occurs over the surface of a body of water—an ocean, sea, or large lake. It looks like a narrow funnel, inverted cone, or column.