Strong winds developed in the wake of a thunderstorm complex that moved across Wisconsin and Lake Michigan. The buoy on Lake Michigan halfway between Washington Island (WI) and North Manitou Island (MI) reported a wind gust of 54 knots (62 mph).
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Strong winds developed in the wake of a thunderstorm complex that moved across Wisconsin and Lake Michigan. The buoy on Lake Michigan halfway between Washington Island (WI) and North Manitou Island (MI) reported a wind gust of 54 knots (62 mph).
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 147 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 14:59 UTC.
1 marine thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
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