Waterspout — Dunkirk To Buffalo Ny, Lake Erie

2025-08-17 · near Dunkirk, Dunkirk To Buffalo Ny, Lake Erie

Event narrative

Social media photos and a video of a waterspout over Lake Erie offshore of Dunkirk.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved across Lake Erie during the early morning hours, resulting in gusty winds up to 48 knots across portions of the lake.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (42.4961, -79.3342)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1293015. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.