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Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 13, 2011 · Michigan City in To New Buffalo Mi, Lake Michigan

49 mph
Measured gust (43 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The coastal marine station near Michigan City recorded a 43 knot (49 mph) wind gust as thunderstorms moved on shore.

The wider storm

An area of low pressure moved into the region, producing thunderstorms across southern Lake Michigan and Wisconsin. The storms produced gusty winds as they came onshore, but quickly weakened as they encountered stable air behind a lake breeze front.

Began near Michigan City (41.7370, -86.8998).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 338844. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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