Jul 4, 1998
Synoptic and mesoscale conditions for July 4th...A cold front moved into southern Michigan and northern Indiana early in the morning on July 4th. Severe thunderstorms developed along this front over the southern part of lake Michigan and quickly transformed into a bow echo as the system raced southeastward at 50 mph. Most unstable parcel Cape values exceeded 2500 J/kg. Deep layer shear was impressive but unidirectional as a mid level speed max of 60 knots and left over mesoscale vorticity max
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5654842). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
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