Waterspouts developed with cool air over the region and a thermal trough lingering over Lake Erie. Waterspouts were located northeast of Avon Lake and were visible from the Tower at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.
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Waterspouts developed with cool air over the region and a thermal trough lingering over Lake Erie. Waterspouts were located northeast of Avon Lake and were visible from the Tower at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.
The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 17 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 15:06 UTC.
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National Weather Service Employees and FAA employees at the Cleveland Control Tower were able to see waterspouts located 3 miles north northeast of Avon Lake.
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