Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Grand Marais To Whitefish Point Mi, Lake Superior
2019-08-27 · near Whitefish Point Light, Grand Marais To Whitefish Point Mi, Lake Superior
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
There was a ship report just north of Whitefish Point of a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph. Waterspouts were also sighted. The report was relayed via NWS Gaylord and the Sault Ste. Marie Coast Guard.
Wider weather episode
A cold front moving through a moist and unstable air mass generated strong to severe thunderstorms across Lake Superior on the afternoon and evening of the 27th.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 853043. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.