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Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 2, 2011 · Michigan City in To New Buffalo Mi, Lake Michigan

44 mph
Measured gust (38 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 38 knot gust was recorded at Michigan City GLERL site.

The wider storm

A cold front moved across the region during the evening hours of the 2nd into the overnight hours of the 3rd. Extreme instability existed across western Illinois and eastern Iowa. A line of storms developed and moved across Lake Michigan producing gusty winds as they came on shore.

Began near Michigan City (41.7321, -86.9092).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 328887. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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