Waterspout off eastern NS on Aug 31
The NTP has confirmed a waterspout - classified as a Tornado (over water) - off the northwest shore of Cape Breton Island in eastern Nova Scotia on August 31. Given there was no damage, an EF0-Default rating has been assigned.
Full details are available with the event summary below, along with a regional map. The event can also be plotted on a map using the NTP Dashboard here.
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Event Name: Gulf of St. Lawrence (Saint Joseph du Moine), NS
Date: August 31, 2026
Start Time: 7:44 AM ADT (1044 UTC)
Final Classification: Tornado (Over Water)
Final EF-Scale Rating: EF0-Default
Estimated Tornado Location: 46.56N, 61.23W
Description: Witness captured a photo of a waterspout over the Gulf of St. Lawrence (near Saint Joseph du Moine). No damage was reported. Start time is based on witness report.
Regional map showing the location of the waterspout off Cape Breton Island, NS.
