Waterspout near Washington coast prompts tornado warning

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Wash. - A Tornado Warning was issued for Grays Harbor County after a waterspout appeared in northwest Washington Wednesday, a day after a powerful bomb cyclone storm hit the area.

Weather officials spotted the waterspout off the shore near Tokeland, located in southwest Grays Harbor County south of Westport, around 4:14 p.m. 

The tornado warning remained in effect until 5 p.m.

The National Weather Service recorded the waterspout moving north at 25 mph.

Live doppler radar of the tornado warning in Grays Harbor County.

The tornado warning, which included Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Ocean Shores, has since expired. Officials initially warned of possible flying debris and property damage.

The waterspout was seen in Westport, and was predicted to pass Ocean Shores around 4:35 p.m.

The FOX 13 Weather Team is tracking the latest developments with the waterspout.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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