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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Lake Superior
Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 27, 2019 · Grand Marais To Whitefish Point Mi, Lake Superior
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Whitefish Point Light (46.8200, -84.9700).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 853043. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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