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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Superior

Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 22, 2025 · Ls W of in Saxon Hbr Wi To Grand Portage Mn Byd 5nm, Lake Superior

62 mph

Measured gust (54 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A gust to 62 mph was recorded by the P/T Dirk S. VanEnkevort.

The wider storm

An area of storms moved across northwestern Wisconsin and along the South Shore of Lake Superior during the afternoon hours of the 22nd. In addition to some small hail, these storms produced wind gusts to around 45 mph near the shore. Over the open waters of western Lake Superior off the Apostle Islands, a gust to 62 mph was recorded by an iron ore hauling vessel.

Began near Sand Island (47.2300, -90.4800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1290461. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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