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August 9 Waterspout Confirmed as First Tornado in Duluth and Superior
The waterspout that captured the attention of the Twin Ports on Thursday, August 9 proved to be a historic event for both Duluth and Superior.
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What Causes Waterspouts?
People in the Twin Ports see a lot of crazy weather conditions through the seasons. Usually waterspouts aren't one of those things. With today's occurrence of a waterspout near Park Point on Lake Superior, social media is abuzz with questions like "What is a waterspout?" or "Why do waterspouts occur?" Here's a quick guide into those questions and more.
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Waterspout Reported Over Lake Superior Just Off Park Point [PHOTOS]
August 9, 2012 At about 11 AM today, the National Weather Service reported a water spout 2 miles off park point. A waterspout is a tornado that appears over water, and is generally not as strong as tornadoes over land.