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Waterspout August 9, 2012 · Pt Washington To North Pt Lt Wi, Lake Michigan

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What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near North Point Lthouse (43.0563, -87.7821).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 395332. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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