Thunderstorm Wind — Houghton, Michigan

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

Event narrative

A caller near Kearsarge reported a roadside stand strapped to the ground was blown over by a strong thunderstorm wind gust.

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 956346. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.