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Marine Thunderstorm Wind July 30, 2006 · Wilmette Hbr To Meigs Field Il, Lake Michigan

46 mph
Estimated gust (40 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong to severe thunderstorms moved southeast across southern Lake Michigan during the late morning of July 30th. Seven sailboats participating in a race capsized in the high winds and high waves. Fourteen people were pulled from the lake but no injuries were reported. All the boats were eventually towed to shore with no damage reported. Four kayaks were also overturned near Oak Street Beach. No injuries or damage were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5519449. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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