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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Michigan

Marine Thunderstorm Wind June 21, 2011 · Michigan City in To New Buffalo Mi, Lake Michigan

40 mph

Measured gust (35 kt)

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What the National Weather Service wrote

A 35 knot wind gust was recorded at the Michigan City Coast Guard Station (MCYI3).

The wider storm

Low pressure was located over northwestern Iowa with a warm front well north into Michigan. The main upper level jet energy remained west of the area. The environment consisted of surface based CAPE in excess of 500 j/kg and low shear. Storms struggled initially with isolated reports of hail or wind damage. As the storms congealed, larger segments of storms took shape, causing more widespread wind damage.

Began near Michigan City (41.7290, -86.9118).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 326734. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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