Thunderstorm Wind — Otsego, Michigan

2024-07-08 · near Otsego Lake, Otsego, Michigan

Event narrative

Report of downed power lines on the east side of Otsego Lake near Otsego Lake State Park.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough crossing the region amid an unstable summertime environment generated pop-up afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Minor wind damage occurred primarily in Antrim and Otsego counties, as well as in Arenac county with a separate cell. Additionally, an unusually moist airmass in place led to some localized rainfall reports in excess of 2 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205414. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.