Thunderstorm Wind in St. Joseph County, Michigan

Thunderstorm Wind October 18, 2025 · St. Joseph County, Michigan

61 mph

Measured gust (53 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The AWOS in Sturgis (KIRS) recorded a 61 mph wind gust.

The wider storm

The region was in the warm sector of deepening low pressure. Abundant shear, but somewhat limited instability resulted in the development of thunderstorms. While most remained below severe levels, one did produce marginally severe hail.

Began near Kirsch Muni Arpt (41.8100, -85.4400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1295417. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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