High Wind — Saginaw, Michigan

2022-11-05 · Saginaw, Michigan

55 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Measured gust at Saginaw International Airport.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure tracking through Lake Superior sent a strong cold front through southeast Michigan, leading to wind gusts of 45 to 65 MPH. The strongest winds occurred with enhancement from convective showers. Scattered power outages and tree limbs were reported down, but DTE power outages peaked under 50,000 customers.

Here are some of the higher wind gusts reported:

66 mph measured gust at Lenawee County Airport at Adrian.

63 mph measured gust at Saginaw International Airport.

61 mph measured gust at Detroit Metro Airport.

60 mph measured gust at Custer Airport at Monroe.

59 mph measured gust at Bad Axe Airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1059047. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.