It’s waterspout season on Lake Erie, but what does that mean exactly? ☁️ There are two types of waterspouts — fair-weather and tornadic. You can probably guess which one is more dangerous. ☁️ Most fair-weather waterspouts dissipate before reaching land, but if you’re on the water don’t think it’s selfie time. Like a fair-weather friend, these spouts can turn on you fast, capsizing boats and even posing a threat to low-flying planes. ☁️ There were so many waterspouts on Oct. 7, 2023, that Lake Er
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It’s waterspout season on Lake Erie, but what does that mean exactly? ☁️ There are two types of waterspouts — fair-weather and tornadic. You can probably guess which one is more dangerous. ☁️ Most fair-weather waterspouts dissipate before reaching land, but if you’re on the water don’t think it’s selfie time. Like a fair-weather friend, these spouts can turn on you fast, capsizing boats and even posing a threat to low-flying planes. ☁️ There were so many waterspouts on Oct. 7, 2023, that Lake Er
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