Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Michigan

Marine Thunderstorm Wind May 18, 2026 · Burns Harbor To Michigan City in, Lake Michigan

62 mph

Measured gust (54 kt)

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

The wider storm

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across southern Lake Michigan during the late morning and early afternoon of May 18th.

Began near Michigan City Harbor (41.7200, -86.9200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1333517. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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