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Waterspout August 25, 2025 · Mexico Bay Ny To the St Lawrence River, Lake Ontario

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Waterspout on Lake Ontario near Henderson.

The wider storm

A cool airmass filtering into the region combined with a passing trough and warm lake temperatures provided for an optimal setup for waterspouts over the lower great lakes. During the morning of August 25th, showers and thunderstorms over the eastern end of Lake Ontario did cause a waterspout to form over/near Henderson Harbor.

Began near Henderson Harbor (43.8802, -76.2126).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1292182. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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