(Porter County, IN) - Another water spout is possible later today after one developed on Lake Michigan in northwest Indiana this morning.  That’s according to the National Weather Service, which posted a picture of a waterspout this morning 15 miles offshore from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

 

The Chicago skyline can be seen in the background of the picture.

 

"Should a waterspout form, it should remain over water. However, it is good for mariners and beachgoers alike to be prepared and know what actions to take to stay safe," the NWS stated.

 

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, a tornado warning is issued if a waterspout moves onshore because of the potential for significant damage and injuries.

 

Typically, though, water spouts after reaching land dissipate rapidly and rarely move inland very far, NOAA said.