Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Ls W of in Saxon Hbr Wi To Grand Portage Mn Byd 5nm, Lake Superior
2025-08-22 · near Sand Island, Ls W of in Saxon Hbr Wi To Grand Portage Mn Byd 5nm, Lake Superior
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A gust to 62 mph was recorded by the P/T Dirk S. VanEnkevort.
Wider weather episode
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.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1290461. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.