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The state record low is −51 °F (−46 °C), recorded at Vanderbilt on February 9, 1934, while the state record high is 112 °F (44 °C), recorded at Mio on July 13, 1936. [1] Data for section is unsupported
Lake Michigan recorded wave heights of 20 to 22 feet and wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph. The southern end of Lake Michigan experienced a lake level rise of 15 inches as the winds pushed water down the lake. [30] [31] Lake Huron experienced 23-foot waves and a wind gust of 74 mph was recorded at Fort Gratiot at the southern end of the lake. [32]
In February 2000, the British oceanographic research vessel RRS Discovery, operating in the Atlantic Ocean over the Rockall Trough west of Scotland, encountered the largest waves ever recorded by scientific instruments in the open ocean, with a significant wave height of 29.1 metres (95 ft) and individual waves up to 18.5 metres (61 ft). [40]
The National Weather Service is forecasting winds up to 40 mph across much of Michigan today, which, combined with today's frosty temperatures, could mean dangerous wind chill reports.
North winds and high waves will create dangerous swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches on Sunday. A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect. Stay out of the water and avoid piers, jetties, and ...
It crossed into Michigan around 4:45am EDT (causing a seiche over Lake Michigan) bringing 60-90 mph winds to the entire state with the southern counties being hit with 120-130 mph winds. The event caused the largest power outage recorded in the state's history. It crossed the state at a blistering 70 mph and entered Ontario bringing 75 mph winds.
The World Meteorological Organization, or WMO, has announced in a recent news release that it now belongs to a 62.3-foot-high-wave. 62-foot-high wave becomes highest ever recorded Skip to main content
However, what caught the attention of the scientific community was the digital measurement of a rogue wave at the Draupner platform in the North Sea on January 1, 1995; called the "Draupner wave", it had a recorded maximum wave height of 25.6 m (84 ft) and peak elevation of 18.5 m (61 ft). During that event, minor damage was inflicted on the ...