Strong Wind in Green Lake, Wisconsin

Strong Wind October 20, 2018 · Green Lake, Wisconsin

45 mph

Estimated gust (39 kt)

Death

$1K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

A male hunter drowned on the Fox River near the inlet to Puckaway Lake after the boat capsized due to strong winds from passing rain and snow showers. The other occupant and dog made it safely to shore.

The wider storm

The passage of a strong cold front and vigorous upper low pressure area produced gusty gradient winds and numerous rain and snow showers for the morning into the early afternoon hours. Gusty winds of 45 to 55 mph occurred and were most prevalent within the precipitation areas. These strong winds caused high waves on Puckaway Lake and the adjacent Fox River in Green Lake County, where a boat carrying two hunters and a dog capsized. One of the hunters drowned in the river. Another death occurred when a large tree limb fell on a vehicle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 780506. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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