Brief "Lull" Today; Southwest Flow Lake Effect Snow Tonight Precedes Impactful Clipper Wednesday into Thursday

A brief "lull" in the action is expected today, with just a couple inches of accumulation across the snowbelts. Southwest flow lake effect then takes aim at the Straits and the eastern U.P., with several inches of snow possible. Then, a clipper system brings increasing winds and more snow Wednesday into Thursday. 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.

Radar loop of September 7th's thunderstorms

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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