Giant waterspout outbreak hits the Great Lakes
Digital WritersThe Weather Network
Published on Aug. 19, 2020, 5:53 PM
Updated on Aug. 19, 2020, 5:56 PM
Dozens of waterspouts have been seen over the Great Lakes recently. Here's why.
Waterspout outbreaks on the Great Lakes are continuing.
Since Tuesday, more than 32 spouts have been recorded, and more than 60 since this round of outbreaks started on Saturday.
WHAT'S WITH ALL THE WATERSPOUTS?
"Warmer-than-normal lake temperatures due to a very hot July, combined with cool temperatures and light winds are the perfect atmospheric conditions for many waterspouts to form," explains Weather Network meteorologist Melinda Singh.
Waterspouts are the most common during late summer early fall, when the lake temperatures are still relatively warm, meaning the recent outbreak is happening right on schedule.
