Watch as Fort Myers beachgoers run for safety as waterspout moves onshore

Officials reported damage to a nearby resort.


FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – Severe storms moved through Florida on Saturday morning, causing damage to areas across the state.

Just after noon in Fort Myers, beachgoers were in for a surprise as they watched as a waterspout form.

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"It looks like Satan is about to pop out of these [. . .] clouds," Melissa Moore said while filming the weather on the beach. 

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Waterspout forms off Fort Myers Beach, FL. (Nick Van De Berg)

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Waterspout forms off Fort Myers Beach, FL. (Nick Van De Berg)

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Waterspout forms off Fort Myers Beach, FL. (Nick Van De Berg)

Moments later, the waterspout moved onshore, flipping chairs and sending people running. 

Officials reported damage to a nearby resort.