Thunderstorm Wind — Van Buren, Michigan

2025-03-30 · near Lawton, Van Buren, Michigan

Event narrative

Backyard weather station reported peak wind gust of 68mph at 514pm.

Wider weather episode

In the mid afternoon to early evening on March 30, severe storms brought destructive winds and produced tornadoes across lower Michigan. There were 9 total tornadoes in the Grand Rapids forecast area, with 14 total in the State of Michigan on March 30.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1248040. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.