Marine Strong Wind — North Point Light To Wind Point Wi 5nm Offshore To Mid Lake, Lake Michigan

2012-06-18 · near North Point Lthouse, North Point Light To Wind Point Wi 5nm Offshore To Mid Lake, Lake Michigan

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 379511. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.