Thunderstorm Wind — Houghton, Michigan

2021-05-25 · near Pilgram, Houghton, Michigan

Event narrative

The Houghton County Sheriff reported trees down blocking Highway US-41 near the Portage Lake Golf Course. Additional trees were reported down in the Houghton area. Time of the report estimated from radar.

Wider weather episode

Building moisture and instability ahead of an advancing cold front generated severe thunderstorms over portions of west and south central Upper Michigan on the evening of the 25th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 956344. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.