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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 45, NWS Marquette, MI

August 1, 2018Dickinson County, Menominee County, Michigan

NWS Marquette, MI issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 1, 2018, 1:47 PM CDT for Dickinson County, Menominee County, Michigan. It was in force for 28 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 1, 2018, 1:47 PM CDT (18:47 UTC)
Expired
Aug 1, 2018, 2:15 PM CDT
In force
28 min
Issued by
NWS Marquette, MI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Dickinson County, MI, Menominee County, MI

The radar

The Marquette radar (KMQT), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 147 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2018-08-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 359 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2018-08-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
359 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-91 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1414 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-26 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Marquette, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 1, 12:33 PM CDT, 1 hour 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 1, 12:33 PM CDT, 1 hour 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
133 PM EDT Wed Aug 1 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 512 AM EDT WED AUG 1 2018

Water vapor imagery and RAP analysis show a trof dominating much of
Canada and extending s down the Mississippi River Valley. Within
this trof, a shortwave is swinging thru northern Ontario, and this
will be the feature of interest in the short term. Associated cold
front runs from SD ene across far nw WI, nw Upper MI, Lake Superior
and then into Quebec. Much of the shra and some embedded thunder is
occurring post frontal over ne MN and western Lake Superior early
this morning.

Shortwave trof will swing over the Upper Great Lakes tonight with
model guidance tending to show a vorticity max developing over
northern MN today and moving across Upper MI tonight. As a result,
southward progress of sfc cold front may tend to slow down over
Upper MI this aftn, and there may be a subtle sfc wave developing
along the front. This slowing of front has implications for
potential of stronger convection this aftn. Model consensus is for
mlcapes to increase to 1000-1500j/kg vcnty/just ahead of sfc cold
front across southern into eastern Upper MI. NAM is upwards of
2000j/kg. Deep layer shear will be increasing from w to e during the
aftn/evening, but there is uncertainty whether the shear will
increase quick enough to coincide with the greater mlcapes. It
appears sufficient overlap of instability/shear won't not happen,
but that's not certain. So, at this point, there is probably some
risk of an isold svr storm over the s central this aftn where deep
layer shear increases quicker than over the e. Otherwise, per
overnight radar trends, shra/embedded thunder approaching western
Upper MI may struggle to make eastward progress into the area this
morning. Much of the model guidance supports this idea with limited
pcpn reaching western Upper MI. As vort max develops into northern
MN this aftn and weak sfc low pres wave potentially forms along
front, shra/isold thunder should begin to develop/expand n of the
cold front in addition to convection which will develop under
increasing instability vcnty/ahead of sfc cold front. This pcpn will
gradually spread e thru tonight and will end over the w after
midnight.

Temps will be a challenge today. High res NAM window continues to be
aggressive with cooling across the w and n central as it shows temps
falling into the upper 40s today. That seems quite ambitious for Aug
1st. Utilizing a consensus model temp trend, expect temps to fall
back to the mid 50s in the aforementioned area. Temps ahead of the
front may pop up above 80F. While strongest post-frontal winds will
be focused over western Lake Superior, there will be enough wind
into the central part of the lake to build waves sufficiently for a
high swim risk this aftn for the beaches of Marquette/Alger
Counties. With cool weather and shra likely developing during the
time that wave conditions become sufficient for a high swim risk, a
beach hazards statement is questionable given the weather
conditions. Nonetheless, opted for a statement since conditions are
near the local criteria for issuance.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday)
Issued at 422 AM EDT WED AUG 1 2018

This upcoming system will be exiting the region, which will lead to
some low chances for precip over the E Thu morning. Post frontal,
Thu will be cooler with highs in the 60s.

For Fri and Sat, upper ridging will be moving in along with
increased SW low level flow. This will lead to increased
temperatures and mostly dry conditions Fri and Sat. Highs Fri will
be in the 70s, warming to the 80s on Sat.

Several shortwaves are shown by models in the following days,
leading to increased rain chances Sun into the middle of next week.
Confidence in precip chances and temperatures, are uncertain during
this time due to the challenge of predicting shortwaves.
&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon)
Issued at 133 PM EDT WED AUG 1 2018

As a cold front continues to move southeast across the Upper
Peninsula today, showers and thunderstorms have developed, mainly
with showers impacting KIWD/KCMX this afternoon and an increased
thunder potential at KSAW. Confidence is not high that a
thunderstorm will track over the KSAW terminal itself so will
maintain VCTS wording this afternoon. However, if a storm is to go
over the KSAW terminal, could see erratic and gusty winds, along
with small hail. KIWD/KCMX have been socked in all morning, and will
continue to be so until skies clear tomorrow. Ceilings have
continued to drop into the LIFR/IFR category at KCMX/KIWD and will
likely drop a bit further into the evening and overnight hours. Late
tonight into early Thursday morning, drier air will start to move in
from the west and allow ceilings to gradually lift back up into the
MVFR category before scattering out. A similar trend is expect at
KSAW, with the onset of LIFR/IFR ceilings a bit later today/tonight
and ceilings scattering our towards the end of this TAF period.
&&

.MARINE...(For the 4 AM Lake Superior forecast issuance)
Issued at 512 AM EDT WED AUG 1 2018

In the wake of a cold front currently dropping across Lake Superior,
expect ne winds of 15-25kt across the west half of Lake Superior
today. Developing n to nw winds across the eastern part of the lake
will be lighter. Winds will then gradually diminish from w to e
tonight and will be mostly under 10kt Thu aftn/night as a high pres
ridge arrives. As the high pres ridge departs and a low pres trough
emerges over the Plains, increasing easterly then southerly winds
are expected later Fri into Sat. Winds may reach the 15-25kt range
at times Sat into Sun, especially e half.
&&

.MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Upper Michigan...
  Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for MIZ005-
     006.

Lake Superior...
None.
Lake Michigan...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Rolfson
LONG TERM...Titus
AVIATION...Ritzman
MARINE...Rolfson
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 1, 4:45 AM CDT, 9 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
545 AM EDT Wed Aug 1 2018

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-020945-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
545 AM EDT Wed Aug 1 2018 /445 AM CDT Wed Aug 1 2018/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a chance for thunderstorms today into tonight.

There is a high swim risk this afternoon through this evening for
Alger and Marquette Counties.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

There is a moderate swim risk this Thursday for Alger and
Marquette Counties.

There is a chance for thunderstorms Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-020945-
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-
545 AM EDT Wed Aug 1 2018 /445 AM CDT Wed Aug 1 2018/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A few thunderstorms are possible today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Additional chances for thunderstorms are possible, especially
across western Lake Superior, this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

LMZ221-248-250-020945-
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-
545 AM EDT Wed Aug 1 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Thunderstorms are possible Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

Titus

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Marquette, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 1, 2:57 AM CDTBeach Hazards StatementMQTAlger, Marquette16 hr
Aug 1, 8:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTHoughton47 min
Aug 1, 12:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTDickinson52 min
Aug 1, 12:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTMenominee31 min
Aug 1, 12:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTDickinson34 min
Aug 1, 12:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTDickinson49 min
Aug 1, 1:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTDickinson39 min
Aug 1, 1:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTLuce46 min
Aug 1, 1:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMQTLuce3 hr
Aug 1, 1:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTMenominee33 min
Aug 1, 1:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTDelta62 min
Aug 1, 2:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTDelta41 min
Aug 1, 2:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMQTDelta23 min
Aug 1, 2:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTMenominee50 min
Aug 1, 2:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTDelta28 min
Aug 1, 3:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTSchoolcraft52 min
Aug 1, 3:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMQTSchoolcraft34 min
Aug 1, 3:45 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMQT30 min
Aug 1, 4:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMQTSchoolcraft45 min

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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Michigan, 2018Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.