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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Superior

Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 2, 2022 · Sand Is To Bayfield Wi, Lake Superior

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

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What the National Weather Service wrote

A peak gust of 59 mph was measured at the DISW3 Devils Island C-MAN station.

The wider storm

A warm front moved northward across western Lake Superior during the afternoon hours of the 2nd leading to the development of thunderstorms as it moved through. These storms were elevated in nature due to the warm front with large hail and heavy downpours being the primary threats. However, some of the stronger winds were able to mix down to the surface across the Apostle Islands with a measured gust to 59 mph being reported at Devils Island.

Began near Devils Island Lighthouse Station Disw3 (47.0800, -90.7300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1052445. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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