High Wind — Barry, Michigan

2021-12-11 · Barry, Michigan

Event narrative

Wind gusts estimated at up to 65 mph caused scattered power outages and peeled the portion of a gym room off of Thornapple Kellogg high school in Middleville. No injuries or fatalities occurred.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front that raced across lower Michigan also brought high winds that reached 72 mph in Saugatuck. Numerous other locations saw wind gusts in the 60 to 69 mph range. This caused scattered power outages and localized wind damage. A roof was partially peeled off of a high school gymnasium in Middleville.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 996748. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.