Strong Wind — Southern Oconto, Wisconsin

2015-12-23 to 2015-12-24 · Southern Oconto, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A gust to 47 mph was measured at the airport in Oconto during the early morning hours of December 24.

Wider weather episode

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.).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 612618. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.