VIDEO: Waterspout moves across Auckland Harbour

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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 5:19p.m.

The waterspout was seen across Auckland's Harbour (Photo: Jamie Kenward, Country 99)

The waterspout was seen across Auckland's Harbour (Photo: Jamie Kenward, Country 99)

By 3 News online staff

A waterspout has been seen moving across Auckland Harbour this afternoon, alarming onlookers and sparking a warning for boaties.

The waterspout was seen near the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

The National Weather Service defines a waterspout as a tornado over water.

WeatherWatch is warning boaties to avoid the harbour.

The waterspout has the potential to flip yachts and small boats, according to WeatherWatch.

Watch footage of the waterspout, shot by Jamie Kenward from Country 99.

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17 Feb 2012 10:40a.m.

Jamie Kenward wrote:

Yes this footage was shot from Belmont in the North Shore. Just so happened to have camera in the car. It had to be the most surreal thing ive seen.

16 Feb 2012 04:48p.m.

kiwi wrote:

Yup! I agree it is a really cool shot! i haven't seen one either. I never knew there was such a thing as a waterspout. I only thought there were Tornadoes.

15 Feb 2012 10:07p.m.

Shazza wrote:

That is such amazing footage of the water spout, thanks so much for sharing it, I've never seen one before, this was amazing!