Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Norwood Mi To 5nm W of Mackinac Bridge Inc Little Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan

2020-07-18 · near Petoskey, Norwood Mi To 5nm W of Mackinac Bridge Inc Little Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan

Event narrative

Extensive wind damage occurred just onshore in Petoskey and Bay View.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorm activity earlier in the day laid down an outflow boundary across far northern lower Michigan. Severe thunderstorms reignited along that boundary by mid afternoon. Strong wind gusts were the primary hazard.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 913389. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.