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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Huron

Marine Thunderstorm Wind July 20, 2022 · Straits of Mackinac Within 5nm of Mackinac Bridge Including Mackinac Island, Lake Huron

48 mph

Measured gust (42 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Buoy station macm4 Mackinaw City, MI.

The wider storm

A seasonably impressive cyclone and associated upper-level shortwave quickly progressed over the upper Great Lakes on 7/20, providing support for thunderstorms to develop over northern Michigan during the early afternoon along an advancing cold front. These storms eventually moved over portions of Lake Huron, producing wind gusts in excess of 40 mph over the nearshore waters.

Began near Mackinaw City (45.7800, -84.7300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1042481. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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