A line of thunderstorms is expected to move into the region from the southwest this evening into tonight. Read More >
Overview
Severe thunderstorms formed in Wisconsin ahead of a cold front and moved across Lake Michigan in the morning hours of Tuesday September 7th, 2021. A few reports of wind damage and trees down originated from gusts mainly between 45 and 50 mph. These storms were prolific hail producers, with a few 2.0” diameter stones in Cadillac. Some areas received multiple rounds of hail through the late morning and early afternoon, with many locations receiving pea-sized hail which completely covered the ground. In addition to hail and wind these storms also produced heavy rain, with many locations along and south of M-72 receiving between 1 and 2 inches. Roscommon county airport in Houghton Lake broke their daily rainfall record with 1.62” through the day. The storms grew into a line during mid-afternoon and pushed southeast out of the area. In total, 19 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and 8 Special Marine Warnings were issued. |
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Submitted Via Social Media & Emergency Management
East Bay, Traverse City, MI Richard Piechowski |
Traverse City, MI Gregg Bird |
Traverse City, MI Blake Hansen |
Sault Ste. Marie, MI Marilyn Fries |
Near Cadillac, MI Michigan State Police |
Near Cadillac, MI | Wellston, MI Chelsie Fairbanks Methner |
Gladwin County, MI Bob North |
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