Thunderstorm Wind in Alpena County, Michigan

Thunderstorm Wind July 8, 2024 · Alpena County, Michigan

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Report from social media of a tree snapped at its base, downing wires and a power pole. Rainfall report from the Alpena area of 2.41 inches of rain with thunderstorms with standing water in yard.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Alpena (45.0700, -83.4400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1205428. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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