Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Michigan City in To New Buffalo Mi, Lake Michigan
2012-08-04 · near Michigan City C-man Station (mcyi3), Michigan City in To New Buffalo Mi, Lake Michigan
44 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A 51 mph (41 knot) wind gust was recorded at the Michigan City marine site.
Wider weather episode
An unstable atmosphere was in place ahead of a strong cold front moving into the region from the west and a weak warm front located across northwestern Indiana. These features combined with a high shear environment supported development of thunderstorms across northern Illinois. These storms moved across southern Lake Michigan, producing gusty winds as they came onshore.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 404728. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.