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Lakeshore Flood — Manistee, MI

Nov 1, 2020

Strong low pressure crossing northern Ontario would drag a cold front across northern Michigan early on the 1st. Gusty southwest winds ahead of the front became even gustier out of the northwest behind the front. Peak measured wind gusts included 58 mph at Leland and Traverse City, 57 mph at Bay Mills, and 54 mph at Pellston. This resulted in spotty wind damage, as well as lakeshore flooding on parts of the Lake Michigan coastline.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 930510). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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