Watch: Spectacular double waterspout forms off Italy's Capri island

Loading the video Europe News Video. Watch: Spectacular double waterspout forms off Italy's Capri island Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 8 November 2026 - 17:19 GMT+1 A rare double waterspout formed over the Italian island of Capri on Saturday, stretching across its iconic Faraglioni rock formations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The two swirling columns emerged from heavy clouds hovering over the island, creating a striking natural spectacle. Waterspouts are relatively common over the Mediterranean in late summer and autumn, when cooler air moves over warmer waters. Capri is one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations, attracting an estimated three million visitors each year. The Faraglioni rock formations are among the island's best-known attractions, although many tourism businesses close during the winter months, leaving the island largely to its residents. Extreme weather Weather Capri Italy Top stories Now playing Next Watch: Spectacular double waterspout forms off Italy's Capri island Now playing Next What we know about the Krakow shooting that left six people dead Now playing Next Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 8th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Netanyahu rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming Israeli government Now playing Next Trump offers UFC boss White House press secretary role Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 8th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next What we know about the Krakow shooting that left six people dead Now playing Next Six killed and more than a dozen injured in shooting in Kraków Now playing Next Video shows people fleeing as gunman opens fire in Kraków, Poland Now playing Next Trump offers UFC boss White House press secretary role Now playing Next Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow Now playing Next Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2026: Rexhep Rexhepi wins prestigious Aiguille d’Or Prize Now playing Next Fjord Oslo: Norway’s capital celebrates peace at open-air light art festival Now playing Next Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure Now playing Next Video shows people fleeing as gunman opens fire in Kraków, Poland ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Six killed and more than a dozen injured after gunman opens fire in historic centre of Kraków Europe News Russian strikes on Kyiv region injure at least six and damage bridge and energy facilities Europe News EU rejects Trump’s 'big beautiful' security deal with Russia and 'all of Europe' Europe News Group of lawyers suing French interior minister over protesters' life-changing injuries Uruguay 'Peace is possible and we are called to build it' Pope Leo XIV says in Uruguay World News Pedro Alliana sworn in as Paraguay president after Santiago Peña's impeachment Health news When antibiotics stop working: Europe's growing superbug threat United Arab Emirates 'We have proven ourselves': UAE vows to remain reliable energy supplier to Europe Destinations From gastronomy to sports: What to discover in Spain's Region of Valencia Destinations A trip to the Philippines offers hidden gems, slow food and colourful events Destinations Starring Great Britain: How set-jetting is helping distribute tourists across the regions No Comment Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre site ADVERTISEMENT Business Elon Musk's Tesla to 'wind down' Cybertruck production next year No Comment Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rally The Big Question ‘We vote with our money’: What are the biggest commercial opportunities of EU enlargement? USA Meghan Markle's father arrested over child sex abuse images Azerbaijan Baku real estate expo showcases Azerbaijan’s tech-driven urban future Destinations From street eats to Michelin stars: Why foodies should visit Macao in 2027 Business Uzbekistan announces record cotton harvest as President Mirziyoyev sets higher 2027 yield target Europe News Belgian king refuses PM Bart De Wever's resignation and asks him to restart budget talks ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT