Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Ontonagon To Upr Ent of Portage Canal Mi, Lake Superior

2006-06-17 · near Keweenaw Upr Ent Lt, Ontonagon To Upr Ent of Portage Canal Mi, Lake Superior

Event narrative

Wind gust measured at 62 mph at Freda and a 6-inch birch tree snapped off at Freda.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging wind and large hail over portions of west and central Lake Superior nearshore areas on the afternoon of the 17th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5521490. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.