Marine Thunderstorm Wind — New Buffalo To St Joseph Mi, Lake Michigan
2014-09-20 · near St Joseph Buoy (45026), New Buffalo To St Joseph Mi, Lake Michigan
36 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A 42 mph wind gust was recorded at a buoy located west of Cook Nuclear Plant.
Wider weather episode
Moderate instability and deep layer shear was in place across the region ahead of upper level disturbance. Scattered thunderstorms developed in portions of eastern Illinois into Lake Michigan and moved east, causing strong wind gusts as they moved onshore.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 541912. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.