A Rare Event! Waterspout Outbreak Hits Lake Michigan--Pics & Video--Updated 10/1/11 | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1514663 United States 09/25/2011 01:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | waterspouts are not uncommon on lake michigan or any of the great lakes. i gre up on lake erie, live currently on lake michigan, and i am a great lakes ship pilot so i spend 8 to 9 months of every year literally on the water traversing these inland seas. i have taken 4 direct hits from waterspouts in my career. they're like glorified texas tornados or dust storms on the water. not anywhere near tornado status though i have clocked 115 mph winds while getting hit by a spout in lake erie. they are interesting to watch. typically if there is one that touches down you will see 2 or 3 more in the vicinity. i have seen 6 at one time moving along like ducks in a row. i cant say though if there are more of them these days with the sun exploding and everything. it could be very likely that the frequency is up. great post. |
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KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/25/2011 01:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | waterspouts are not uncommon on lake michigan or any of the great lakes. i gre up on lake erie, live currently on lake michigan, and i am a great lakes ship pilot so i spend 8 to 9 months of every year literally on the water traversing these inland seas. i have taken 4 direct hits from waterspouts in my career. they're like glorified texas tornados or dust storms on the water. not anywhere near tornado status though i have clocked 115 mph winds while getting hit by a spout in lake erie. they are interesting to watch. typically if there is one that touches down you will see 2 or 3 more in the vicinity. i have seen 6 at one time moving along like ducks in a row. i cant say though if there are more of them these days with the sun exploding and everything. it could be very likely that the frequency is up. great post. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1514663 This is the first I've heard of this, but apparently you are right about them being not uncommon. I'm wondering the same as you, though, if there will be more this year because of the strange weather and sun activity going on. "September is "prime time" for waterspouts on the Great Lakes." Explosively unstable atmosphere spawning thunderstorms despite chilly October-level temperatures [link to blog.chicagoweathercenter.com] However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/25/2011 01:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's another video someone posted on Youtube yesterday. Quite windy and noisy weather......... [link to www.youtube.com] However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/25/2011 04:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thank you, too. Gave you karma, although it looks like you're doing pretty good on your own. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
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KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 10/01/2011 05:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | More wild weather on Lake Michigan--this was posted today about yesterday's weather: Waves wash joggers in L. Michigan – One Wind Fatality in W. MI. [link to blogs.woodtv.com] Dangerous Storm Surge Waves at Lake Michigan!!! Best Footage!!! [link to www.youtube.com] However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 2839724 United States 10/07/2011 07:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just caught this on the news: Quoting: KoFFee_ The westside of Lake Michigan put on an impressive waterspout show on Saturday for residents of the Chicago and Milwaukee areas, who saw dozens of the funnel clouds and captured the outbreaks on photo and video. Take a Look: [link to www.mlive.com] Interesting! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1331138 United States 10/07/2011 07:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just caught this on the news: Quoting: KoFFee_ The westside of Lake Michigan put on an impressive waterspout show on Saturday for residents of the Chicago and Milwaukee areas, who saw dozens of the funnel clouds and captured the outbreaks on photo and video. Take a Look: [link to www.mlive.com] Interesting! Yes. I agree... :cross22: |