Waterspout — Chequamegon Bay Bayfield To Oak Pt Wi, Lake Superior

2014-08-11 · near Bayfield, Chequamegon Bay Bayfield To Oak Pt Wi, Lake Superior

Event narrative

A brief water spout formed over the bay and moved on shore.

Wider weather episode

At least two witnesses saw a waterspout form over Chequamegon Bay and then briefly move inland as a tornado with the storms moving to the south-southwest. Pictures were taken of the waterspout. One witness described the tornado moved inland for about 10 seconds before dissipating near the median on Highway 2.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 541670. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.