Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Michigan

Marine Thunderstorm Wind January 8, 2026 · Wilmette Harbor To Northerly Island Il, Lake Michigan

52 mph

Measured gust (45 kt)

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

The wider storm

A line of scattered thunderstorms moved across parts of southern Lake Michigan during the evening of January 8th producing severe winds.

Began near Harrison-dever Crib (41.9200, -87.5700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1308702. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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