Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Manistee To Point Betsie Mi, Lake Michigan
2025-05-16 · near Manistee, Manistee To Point Betsie Mi, Lake Michigan
41 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Wind gusts over 40mph reported along the Lake Michigan coast between Manistee, MI and Frankfort, MI. Highest gust was 47mph at KMBL, Manistee Blacker Airport.
Wider weather episode
Low pressure crossing the Midwest dragged a cold front through the region, resulting in another round of thunderstorms on the evening of the 16th. These produced primarily gusty winds between 40-50mph and some isolated hail up to nickel size.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1287347. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.