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NWS: Waterspout was spotted just offshore near North Avenue Beach Wednesday

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A waterspout apparently spotted just offshore on Lake Michigan on Wednesday near Navy Pier was confirmed on Thursday.

The National Weather Service confirmed the waterspout about a mile or two offshore on North Avenue Beach based on video evidence.

The NWS has been assessing the severe storms throughout the area.

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