September 13, 2013

Lake Michigan Waterspouts Caught on Video Off Kenosha Coast (VIDEO)


Lake Michigan Waterspouts
Credit: Michael Madsen
Two waterspouts in Lake Michigan that was caught on video went viral over the internet. Several photos of the Lake Michigan waterspouts were also published on several social networking sites.

Officer Michael Madsen of the Kenosha Police Department personally witnessed and took photos of the two towering clouds on Thursday.

The waterspout, usually form over an ocean, sea or large lake, is reportedly weaker than land tornados. The phenomenon usually appear on the Great lakes during the fall.

Below is a video showing the Lake Michigan waterspouts formation.