Special Weather Statement for Ontonagon; Gogebic
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What is happening
At 511 PM EDT/411 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bessemer, or 8 miles northeast of Ironwood, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT/1000 PM CDT/ for western Upper Michigan.
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Bulletin details
At 511 PM EDT/411 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bessemer, or 8 miles northeast of Ironwood, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Porcupine Mountains State Park, Ironwood, Bessemer, Wakefield, Hurley, Bergland, Northern Lake Gogebic, Thomaston, Copper Peak, Lake of the Clouds, Clark Lake, White Pine, Ironwood Airport, Mirror Lake, Black River Harbor, and Merriweather.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Marquette MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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