Severe Thunderstorm Warning 72, NWS Marquette, MI

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
144 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2017

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 504 AM EDT FRI SEP 22 2017

Tricky forecast today with convection potential through at least
late morning. Hi-res models have been back and forth on when and if
a line of showers and thunderstorms tracks across the U.P. If the
storms do cross the area this could keep the temperatures a bit
lower through at least the first half of the day.

Today: Strong moisture transport/moisture convergence on the nose of
a LLJ and along a warm front lifting northward through the area will
continue to be the focus of showers and thunderstorms this morning.
Some of the hi-res models try to develop an MCS over western MN
early this morning and them shift it eastward into the west half of
the area by mid morning into the early afternoon hours, but it may
be tough for the storms to make it too far east into the U.P. with
850mb ridging in place along with diminishing LLJ/convergence and a
bit lower MUCAPE over the east half of the U.P. Still worth keeping
the mention of at least scattered showers and thunderstorms in the
forecast through early afternoon. The moisture transport weakens
throughout the day as the LLJ diminishes by mid to late morning and
the associated convergence weakens and lifts to the northeast of the
area. This should bring an end to the shower and thunderstorm
activity across much of the area as a very warm nose of air slides
in aloft by early to mid afternoon. In fact, 850 temps are progged
to warm to around 25C by early afternoon, which will allow
temperatures to warm into at least the mid 80s across much of the
area. The exceptions will be over the east half of the U.P. down
wind of Lake MI on southerly winds. On top of the hot temperatures
today, increasing moisture, with dewpoints in the upper 60s to
around 70, will make it feel very uncomfortable. Many locations will
likely see heat index values around 90 or in the low 90s by mid to
late afternoon.

Tonight: A surface low over the Plains is expected to lift
northeastward to the MN/Ontario border by 06Z/23. This along with
another developing LLJ over the far western U.P./Western Lake
Superior and much of norhtern MN will allow for increasing chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Again, similar to last night into early
Friday morning, the main area of concentraition will mostly likely
be over northn MN; however, where the stronger moisture
transport/convergence is likely to set up on the nose of the LLJ.
Where thunderstorms do form, some of them may become strong to
marginally severe as effective shear increases with LLJ development.
The rest of the U.P. will remain capped and far enough away from the
main system dynamics to force any showers and thunderstorms.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 455 AM EDT FRI SEP 22 2017

Models suggest that a slowly progressive but amplified pattern
will prevail with a prominent mid/upper level ridge over the Great
Lakes this weekend giving way to troughing by the middle of next
week. Much above normal temps and dewpoints are expected into
Monday with record highs and record high mins likely for many
locations.

Saturday into Sunday, even with a strong subsidence inversion under
the 590 DM ridge over the region, forecast mixing to near 850 mb
temps around 20C will support readings in the upper 80s over much of
the area except downwind of Lake Michigan. Adding to the discomfort
will be dewpoints into the mid and upper 60s. Low temps should also
remain in the upper 60s with some downslope locations around 70.
Capping should be strong to minimize shra/tsra chances, per
NAM/ECMWF keeping the pcpn to the north and west. However, the
frontal zone over ne MN into wrn Lake Superior by late Saturday may
allow some shra/tsra into the far west from IWD to CMX by late
Saturday into Saturday evening, per GEM/GFS/GEFS.

Mon-Tue, shra/tsra chances should increase by late Monday into
Monday night as the mid level trough advances into the plains and
the front approaches. The best chance for rain is expected by Tuesday
as a stronger shrtwv and associated low lifts ne near Lake Superior
and drags the front through the area. Although temps will remain
above normal, greater cloud cover will keep max readings mainly in
the 70s Monday and the upper 60s to mid 70s Tuesday.

Wed-Thu, Cooler/drier air should finally take over with breezy wnw
winds behind the front. 850 mb temps dropping to around 1C along
with wrap-around moisture will bring potential for some sct light
showers. Highs will drop back into upper 50s to mid 60s Wed and the
upper 50s by Thursday.
&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 132 PM EDT FRI SEP 22 2017

Challenging forecast in near term in regards to timing of
convection moving across TAF sites. Also gusty southerly wake low
winds to near 30 mph are developing behind the stronger convection
and may continue into late afternoon. T-storms have moved mostly east
of KIWD and KCMX but will affect KSAW through 20z with possible
MVFR conditions before shower activity begins to taper off at all
sites and VFR conditions finally prevail. Should be enough mixing
from southerly winds to preclude fog development tonight and keep
conditions VFR. A low-level wind max moving across the region will
result in LLWS at all TAF sites tonight into early Sat.
&&

.MARINE...(For the 4 AM Lake Superior forecast issuance)
Issued at 504 AM EDT FRI SEP 22 2017

Low to mid 60s dewpoints sliding across Lake Superoior are expected
to linger into early next week bringing patchy fog for several days
across the lake. Some of the fog could be locally dense at times.
Expect winds to generally be below 20 knots through the early part
of next week under a weak pressure gradient.
&&

.MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Upper Michigan...
None.
Lake Superior...
None.
Lake Michigan...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...KEC
LONG TERM...JLB
AVIATION...Voss
MARINE...KEC

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
550 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2017

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-231000-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
550 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2017 /450 AM CDT Fri Sep 22 2017/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western Upper
Michigan and central Upper Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms are possible today over the west half of Upper
Michigan. An isolated severe thunderstorm, producing large hail,
is possible over western Upper Michigan.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Thunderstorms are possible periodically over western Upper
Michigan late Saturday through Sunday night. Any of the
thunderstorms Saturday through Sunday night could produce very
heavy rainfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-231000-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
550 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2017 /450 AM CDT Fri Sep 22 2017/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Eastern Lake
Superior...Central Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms are possible today over western Lake Superior. The
strongest storms may produce some large hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Thunderstorms are possible periodically over mainly western Lake
Superior Saturday through Sunday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

LMZ221-248-250-231000-
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
550 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Dense fog is expected this morning. See the latest Marine Weather
Message for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

JLB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1233 PM EDT FRI SEP 22 2017

MIZ004-005-221730-
Marquette MI-Baraga MI-
1233 PM EDT FRI SEP 22 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MARQUETTE AND SOUTHEASTERN BARAGA
COUNTIES UNTIL 130 PM EDT...

At 1232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Big Bay to 8 miles northeast of
Covington. Movement was east at 35 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 45 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Marquette, Ishpeming, Presque Isle, Negaunee, Michigamme, Champion,
West Ishpeming, Trowbridge Park, Harvey and Big Bay.

LAT...LON 4625 8762 4625 8811 4642 8811 4642 8828
      4659 8844 4699 8790 4695 8784 4694 8778
      4664 8728 4657 8726 4657 8720 4624 8759
TIME...MOT...LOC 1632Z 286DEG 32KT 4686 8757 4645 8833

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1237 PM EDT FRI SEP 22 2017

MIZ002-221730-
Ontonagon MI-
1237 PM EDT FRI SEP 22 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN ONTONAGON COUNTY UNTIL
130 PM EDT...

At 1237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Silver City to 7 miles northwest of Bruce
Crossing. Movement was east at 40 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Ontonagon, Rockland, Silver City, Mass City, Greenland, White Pine
and Fourteen Mile Point.

LAT...LON 4691 8952 4691 8948 4695 8938 4708 8894
      4704 8893 4677 8894 4676 8887 4672 8887
      4668 8949 4685 8972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1637Z 257DEG 36KT 4682 8962 4661 8929

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
134 PM EDT FRI SEP 22 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0134 PM     HAIL             4 ESE CHAMPION          46.50N 87.89W
09/22/2017  E0.50 INCH       MARQUETTE          MI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            PEA TO DIME SIZE HAIL.

&&

BB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1234 PM CDT FRI SEP 22 2017

MIZ010-011-221830-
Iron MI-Dickinson MI-
1234 PM CDT FRI SEP 22 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN IRON AND DICKINSON
COUNTIES UNTIL 130 PM CDT...

At 1232 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Squaw Lake to 7 miles
northeast of Tipler. Movement was east at 45 mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Crystal Falls, Norway, Felch, Channing,
Foster City, Sagola, Waucedah and Alpha.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4575 8788 4576 8798 4579 8800 4578 8809
      4581 8814 4587 8807 4589 8810 4592 8810
      4596 8819 4595 8830 4602 8856 4642 8835
      4642 8811 4625 8811 4625 8761 4590 8761
      4589 8770 4572 8770 4572 8785
TIME...MOT...LOC 1732Z 274DEG 39KT 4636 8823 4599 8850

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