Thunderstorm Wind — Houghton, Michigan

2022-08-02 · near Kenton, Houghton, Michigan

Event narrative

Michigan DOT reported eastbound and westbound lanes of Highway M-28 were closed in Kenton due to a downed tree on the highway. The report was relayed via social media.

Wider weather episode

A warm front moving through a moist and unstable air mass produced severe thunderstorms over portions of west and central Upper Michigan during the evening of the 8/2.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1049089. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.