Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Michigan City in To New Buffalo Mi, Lake Michigan
2010-06-02 · near Michigan City, Michigan City in To New Buffalo Mi, Lake Michigan
42 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak wind gust of 42 knots was recorded at the GLERL station at Michigan City, Indiana. Winds continued to gust in the 35 to 37 knot range for an additional 10 minutes after the initially stronger gust.
Wider weather episode
Increasing low level jet maximized flow ahead of a bow echo that raced across northern Illinois into portions of Lake Michigan. While no severe weather was produced over land, strong wind gusts were recorded as the line came onshore at Michigan City, Indiana.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 229186. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.