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Marine Strong Wind · Lake Michigan

Marine Strong Wind June 18, 2012 · North Point Light To Wind Point Wi 5nm Offshore To Mid Lake, Lake Michigan

37 mph

Measured gust (32 kt)

Injuries

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Frequent gusts of 28 to 32 knots (32 to 37 mph) from noon to 8 pm at Milwaukee International Airport.

The wider storm

Strong southwest winds due to a tight pressure gradient across southern Wisconsin and Lake Michigan gusted as high as 35 knots (41 mph). The strongest winds occurred during the afternoon and early evening. Frequent wind gusts were in the 28 to 32 knots (32 to 37 mph) range during this period. These strong winds caused six kayakers to capsize in Milwaukee Harbor during the late afternoon. The coast guard and local police and fire came to the rescue of the kayakers. There were in 60 degree water for about 30 minutes, but did not sustain any injuries.

Began near North Point Lthouse (43.0558, -87.8587).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 379511. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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