High Wind — Keweenaw, Michigan

2022-05-09 · Keweenaw, Michigan

Event narrative

The Copper Harbor ASOS measured a peak south wind gust of 58 mph.

Wider weather episode

A potent low pressure system lifting north through Ontario brought a strong low-level jet max across Upper Michigan resulting in widespread damaging winds and sporadic power outages over much of west and central Upper Michigan on the 9th. The strong winds and resulting downed power lines and relatively dry antecedent conditions also initiated several small wildfires across the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1025507. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.