Waterspout sightings prompt marine warnings

Administrator | Oct 23, 2018 | Comments 0

Waterspouts visible from County Road 11. – Dale Miller photo

Several waterspouts appeard Tuesday afternoon in Prince Edward County prompting Environment Canada to issue a special marine warning for all of Lake Ontario, and Lake Erie.

The warning has ended, but a strong wind marine warning was still in effect late this afternoon with winds of 20 to 33 knots.

“Waterspouts have been reported over Lake Ontario and Lake Erie,” the warning states. “The conditions will remain favourable for waterspouts this afternoon and evening.”