July 7th: Damaging Winds in Houghton Lake

Overview

Around 6:40 pm Thursday, July 7th, 2016 a thunderstorm developed over Missaukee County, becoming severe as it entered into Roscommon County. Thunderstorm wind damage occurred across a small portion of Roscommon county, including trees and power lines reported down in Houghton Lake. Wind gusts were estimated to be around 60 mph. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect at the time damage occurred, issued at 6:11 pm and allowed to expire at 7:15 pm.

Wind
Radar
Storm Reports

Wind:

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph were associated with this severe thunderstorm causing downed trees and power lines as seen in the image below.

Tree Damage in Houghton Lake, MI
Courtesy of Emily Kennedy

Radar:

Radar Loop from July 7, 2016 4:02 pm - 7:36 pm

Storm Reports:

0640 PM TSTM WND DMG 2 ENE PRUDENVILLE 44.31N 84.63W
07/07/2016 ROSCOMMON MI BROADCAST MEDIA

A TREE AND A POWER LINE WERE DOWNED NEAR
M-18. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

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