A waterspout or "ipo-ipo" was captured on video forming in the waters between Mindoro and Batangas, seen around 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

The waterspout lasted reportedly for over 30 minutes.

According to Henri Hermenegildo, a weather specialist from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), waterspouts form from thunderstorm clouds.

"Nabubuo po siya from a thunderstorm clouds. 'Yung mainit na hangin, [which] is paakyat siya, and then meron 'yung cold na hangin, [which] is pababa naman siya. So, ang nagyayari is nagve-vertical 'yung ating horizontal na rotation ng hangin," Hermenegildo said.

PAGASA said waterspouts typically exhibit wind speeds reaching up to 400 kilometers per hour, nearly double the strength of a signal number five typhoon, making them particularly hazardous, especially to light materials.

PAGASA advises fishermen against venturing out to sea when waterspouts are observed.

Although the weather on July 8 was expected to be mostly sunny, isolated rain showers and localized thunderstorms were anticipated in the CALABARZON region.

No low pressure area (LPA) was detected within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), as of this writing.