Thunderstorm Wind — Benzie, Michigan

2023-07-20 · near Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan

Event narrative

Local media reports multiple trees and powerlines down in the city of Frankfort. Reports confirmed by emergency manager.

Wider weather episode

A line of strong storms initiated along a cold front sliding across far eastern Wisconsin in the morning, eventually tracking over Lake Michigan into the forecast area. This line of storms produced severe wind gusts in the city of Frankfort, knocking down multiple trees and powerlines.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1126606. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.