Thunderstorm Wind in Bay County, Michigan

Thunderstorm Wind May 18, 2026 · Bay County, Michigan

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Large tree limbs (10-12 inches in diameter) reported down.

The wider storm

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across Lower Michigan during the afternoon hours on Monday, May 18th. These storms brought strong and damaging winds, which resulted in numerous areas sustaining straight-line wind damage. Damage included numerous trees and large tree limbs downed, as well as powerlines.

Began near Essexville (43.6200, -83.8300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1338341. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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