Waterspout — Pt Washington To North Pt Lt Wi, Lake Michigan

2012-08-09 · near North Point Lthouse, Pt Washington To North Pt Lt Wi, Lake Michigan

Event narrative

National Weather Service volunteer observed brief waterspout just east of Bradford Beach, located just north of downtown Milwaukee.

Wider weather episode

Unstable conditions over Lake Michigan combined with nearby weak showers produced a water spout over Lake Michigan, visible from downtown Milwaukee. The waterspout was brief and only lasted an estimated 5 minutes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 395332. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.