Waterspouts spotted on Lake Michigan

The National Weather Service is warning mariners to watch out for some stormy weather over Lake Michigan that includes waterspouts.

The Chicago Tribune reports that various reports of waterspouts were received shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday as showers and thunderstorms moved across the Chicago area.

Weather forecasters have predicted rain in the region for several days.

Forecasters expect a warmer, drier-than-normal autumn similar to a year ago with the presence of a La Nina pattern.