Rare 'Gustnado' Spotted Over Michigan's Gun Lake

Experts clarify that these small whirlwinds, formed by thunderstorm outflows, are typically harmless.

Video footage shows the gustnado churning across Gun Lake, creating dramatic scenes.
The National Weather Service shared images of the phenomenon, explaining its formation.
Gustnadoes form from turbulent pockets of wind near the ground, unlike tornadoes.
Meteorologist Nathan Jeruzal emphasized that gustnadoes are weaker and shorter-lived than tornadoes.
No damage was reported from the gustnado observed in western Michigan.