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Marine Strong Wind · Lake Superior

Marine Strong Wind August 23, 2008 · Point Isabelle To Lower Entrance of Portage Canal Mi, Lake Superior

37 mph
Estimated gust (32 kt)
1
Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong west winds kicked up high waves during a fishing tournament in Grand Traverse Bay on the 23rd. The high waves sank a 16-foot fishing boat claiming the life of a 42 year-old Laurium man. Two other fisherman from the boat were rescued as they struggled to stay afloat in the rough waters.

The wider storm

Strong west winds gusting in excess of 30 knots at times whipped up high waves over Grand Traverse Bay on Lake Superior on the 23rd. The high waves sank a 16-foot fishing boat which claimed the life of a Laurium man.

Began near Traverse Point (47.1893, -88.2331).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 131570. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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