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Marine Strong Wind — Point Isabelle To Lower Entrance of Portage Canal Mi, Lake Superior

2008-08-23 · near Traverse Point, Point Isabelle To Lower Entrance of Portage Canal Mi, Lake Superior

Direct deaths

32 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 131570. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.