Waterspout — 5nm E of Mackinac Bridge To Presque Isle Lt Mi, Lake Huron

2007-02-04 · near Cheboygan, 5nm E of Mackinac Bridge To Presque Isle Lt Mi, Lake Huron

Event narrative

Several waterspouts formed off the southeast tip of Bois Blanc Island.

Wider weather episode

An extremely deep and cold airmass over the Northern Great Lakes resulted in the development of several waterspouts, associated with lake effect snow showers. Waterspouts are highly unusual in the middle of winter, typically being much more common in early autumn.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 15059. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.