VIDEO: Waterspout seen on Lake Michigan

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A waterspout was seen on Lake Michigan around 8:30 a.m. at Ardmore Hollywood Beach on Wednesday.

A waterspout, though not technically a tornado, is often called a "tornado over water." Though this quickly spinning column of air has the potential to be dangerous, they are usually weak.

Waterspout on Lake Michigan - Posted by Randall Stieghorst