Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Wind Point Wi To Winthrop Harbor Il 5nm Offshore To Mid Lake, Lake Michigan
2023-07-26 · near Racine, Wind Point Wi To Winthrop Harbor Il 5nm Offshore To Mid Lake, Lake Michigan
41 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
South Michigan Buoy (Station 45007) gusted between 37-41 knots (or 43-47 mph) for 20 to 30 minutes as storms moved overhead.
Wider weather episode
Multiple clusters of storms tracked over the southern half of Lake Michigan during the morning and early afternoon hours. Access ramps, boat slips and piers were damaged at Reefpoint Marina when strong thunderstorm winds moved through the Marina. 40-60 boats broke free but were retrieved.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1106121. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.