Lake Michigan, 2021

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in Lake Michigan, September 14, 2021

September 14, 2021 · NWS MQT · 1 event in 1 county or zone

A strong thunderstorm produced a 39 mph wind gust at Minneapolis Shoal Light on the morning of the 14th.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS MQT wrote it up.

A strong thunderstorm produced a 39 mph wind gust at Minneapolis Shoal Light on the morning of the 14th.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Sep 14, 4:02 AM EST, 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 14, 4:02 AM EST, 11 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 14, 3:19 AM EST, 54 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
419 AM EDT Tue Sep 14 2021

MIZ001>004-007-009>013-084-085-150830-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Luce-Gogebic-Iron-
Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
419 AM EDT Tue Sep 14 2021 /319 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021/

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 this morning for the east half
of Upper Michigan. A slight chance of a stronger thunderstorm
with hail developing south central early this morning is also
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Thunderstorms are possible Thursday night across western Upper
Michigan.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

MIZ005-006-150830-
Marquette-Alger-
419 AM EDT Tue Sep 14 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a chance for thunderstorms this morning.

A high swim risk is expected through this evening for Lake
Superior beaches.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

MIZ014-150830-
Southern Schoolcraft-
419 AM EDT Tue Sep 14 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a chance for thunderstorms this morning.

There is a high swim risk for Lake Michigan beaches today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-150830-
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-
419 AM EDT Tue Sep 14 2021 /319 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Southeast gales to 35-40 knots are likely this morning across far
eastern Lake Superior. Northwest gales to 35 knots are possible
across the east half of Lake Superior this afternoon. See the
latest Marine Weather Message for details.

There is a chance for thunderstorms this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

LMZ221-248-250-150830-
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-
419 AM EDT Tue Sep 14 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a chance for thunderstorms this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

BW

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Sep 14, 3:46 AM EST, 27 minutes before
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The radar

The Marquette radar (KMQT), 114 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 09:13 UTC.

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Event by event

1 marine thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind, Green Bay N From Cedar River Mi to Rock Island Passage

When
September 14, 4:13 AM EST to 4:18 AM EST
Where
Green Bay N From Cedar River Mi to Rock Island Passage forecast zone, 6.39 mi SSW of Point Peninsula Light
Measured
34 kt (39 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
45.580, -87.000

A strong thunderstorm produced a 39 mph wind gust at Minneapolis Shoal Light on the morning of the 14th.

What these are

Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds of 34 knots or more over coastal or lake waters.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 986571.