Waterspout — Holland To Grand Haven Mi, Lake Michigan

2009-07-19 · near Holland Harbor, Holland To Grand Haven Mi, Lake Michigan

Event narrative

At least two waterspouts occurred on Lake Michigan near Holland. The waterspouts did not result in any damage or injuries.

Wider weather episode

At least two waterspouts occurred on Lake Michigan on Sunday morning July 19th. One of the waterspouts was photographed as it came ashore near Lake Macatawa north of Holland around 11 am. No damage was reported as the waterspout quickly dissipated once it moved inland. Waterspouts over Lake Michigan typically occur in September and October when cold air moves over the warmer waters of Lake Michigan, but the unusually cool and unstable air across the Great Lakes region on the 19th was enough to generate the strong updrafts which spawned these funnels.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 175953. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.