Strong Wind in Southern Marinette, Wisconsin

A gust to 52 mph was measured near Marinette during the early morning hours of December 24.

A very strong low pressure system moved across the region during the early morning hours of December 24th. Widespread winds of 35 to 45 mph affected central, north central, and east central Wisconsin. The strong winds blew down some trees, numerous tree branches were knocked down and thousands lost power. Some of the strongest wind gusts included: 59 mph near Whitefish Dunes State Park (Door Co.), 52 mph at Algoma (Kewaunee Co.), 51 mph in Green Bay (Brown Co.), and 46 mph near Appleton (Outagamie Co.).