High Wind — Macomb, Michigan

2003-11-12 to 2003-11-13 · Macomb, Michigan

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moved across the straits on the evening of the 12th, moving into Ontario overnight as it deepened to 974 mb. Strong cold advection and a tight pressure gradient over Lower Michigan produced wind gusts between 50 and 60 MPH across all of Southeast Michigan. In addition, there were even a few wind gusts reported between 60 and 88 mph. The highest wind gust was reported by a spotter in Dexter who recorded an 88 mph gust. An estimated 250,000 customers lost power in southeast Michigan, as widespread trees and power lines were blown down.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5335843. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.