The waterspout was part of an approaching thunderstorm ... Sunday night's storm system also brought intense lightning that is believed to have started a boat fire in Hampstead.

Waterspout activity was particularly high ... and typically feature high winds, hail and lightning, according to NOAA. Fair weather waterspouts form along the base of clouds, starting on the ...

The National Weather Service warned of a possible hail storm on Monday, with the possibility of pea-size hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph. On Facebook, the Southport Police Department said the ...