Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Two Hbrs To Duluth Mn, Lake Superior
2021-07-24 · near Duluth, Two Hbrs To Duluth Mn, Lake Superior
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The 1000-ft ship American Century reported a maxiumum wind gust of 57 mph off the Duluth Entry. The strong winds varied in intensity for about 20 minutes before subsiding.
Wider weather episode
Storms developed ahead of a warm front during the evening hours of the 23rd and ahead of a cold front during the early morning hours of the 24th across northeastern Minnesota. As the storms moved over Lake Superior, they produced strong winds with the highest gust being 57 mph that was recorded by a large lake vessel.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 970355. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.