Great Lakes outbreak spawns nearly 90 waterspouts. Where they were reported

Nearly 90 waterspouts spun across the Great Lakes this past week, according to a nonprofit group that tracks the weather phenomenon.

At least 89 confirmed fair weather waterspouts and funnels were reported to the International Centre for Waterspout Research — and more may have spawned beyond view — from Oct. 21-26, the group said.

Waterspouts tend to form when the air is cool and moist, and the water is near its warmest. The phenomena tend to form on the Great Lakes from August to October, the National Weather Service said.

Here's what to know about waterspout activity.

How many waterspouts formed on the Great Lakes last week?

There were at least 89 waterspouts sighted on the Great Lakes between Oct. 21-26, the International Centre for Waterspout Research reported.

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