Thunderstorm Wind — Ionia, Michigan

2021-08-10 · near Ionia Co Arpt, Ionia, Michigan

Event narrative

A 58 mph peak wind gust was measured at AWOS station KY70 Ionia County Airport.

Wider weather episode

There were numerous reports of severe thunderstorm wind gusts in the 60 to 75 mph range that brought down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines across southwestern lower Michigan.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 970790. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.