Marine Thunderstorm Wind — New Buffalo To St Joseph Mi, Lake Michigan

2012-07-01 · near Warren Dunes St Prk, New Buffalo To St Joseph Mi, Lake Michigan

Event narrative

A 35 knot (40 mph) gust was recorded at Buoy 45026, located near the Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman.

Wider weather episode

A weak frontal boundary was located from Indiana northwest into the western Dakotas. A disturbance moved along the front, interacting with surface based CAPE values in the 3000 to 4000 j/kg range and downdraft CAPE values between 1000 and 1500 j/kg to allow for severe thunderstorms to develop across portions of northern Illinois and track across southern Lake Michigan. Gusty winds were reported with the thunderstorms as they came onshore.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 393134. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.