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Lake Erie now holds the world record for most waterspouts, funnels in a 24-hour span

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Saturday was an active weather day, which led to Lake Erie earning a new world record for most waterspouts and funnel clouds in a 24-hour span.

According to the International Centre for Waterspout Research, a record 181 waterspouts were observed in Lake Erie.

The research center said waterspouts will continue over the Great Lakes region until Wednesday.

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