Boaters filmed startling scenes off Florida last weekend. A waterspout formed just a few meters from the watercraft. A short time later, a second twister appeared nearby. Close-up footage of these ...

Two massive waterspouts got very close to shocked boaters on the Manatee River in Bradenton.

Manatee County WATCH: 2 waterspouts spin side-by-side off Florida coast Video of two waterspouts spinning next to each other was shared Sunday afternoon.

A family was heading back to dry land when two of the funnel formations suddenly sprung up. “It looked like something from a movie,” one of them said.

There were images captured of two waterspouts forming around Bradenton waters.

Two swirling waterspouts were spotted in the Tampa Bay, Fla., area on Sunday. Waterspouts are a common occurrence in Florida during the summer.

The dual waterspouts could even be seen from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The waterspouts moved northwest, away from land, and did not require a tornado warning to be issued.

Large waterspouts were seen near Tampa Bay late Sunday afternoon, providing a rare sight for those out on the water.

Several of ABC Action News' viewers sent pictures and videos to us of twin waterspouts in and around Tampa Bay.

Weekend boaters and Fort De Soto Park visitors were treated to a rare weather spectacle Sunday when two waterspouts spun up over Tampa Bay east of Anna Maria Island. While waterspouts are as ...

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