A strong low pressure system produced very windy conditions across southwestern lower Michigan on December the 28th.  The highest wind gusts occurred mainly before sunrise, however very gusty conditions persisted well into the afternoon.  Hundreds of thousands of people across the state lost power at least temporarily due to high winds.

High Wind in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph were recorded.  Central dispatch reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

High Wind in IONIA, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:15:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.

High Wind in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:15:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.

High Wind in CLARE, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.

High Wind in GRATIOT, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.

High Wind in CLINTON, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.

High Wind in OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 02:15:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph were recorded in Ottawa county.  Several trees and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in OCEANA, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 02:30:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph were recorded.  Several trees and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in LAKE, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 02:45:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph were recorded.  Central dispatch reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

High Wind in BARRY, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 02:45:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph were recorded.  Central dispatch reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

High Wind in VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Estimated wind gusts reached 60 mph during the early morning hours of the 28th.  Several trees and power lines down.

High Wind in ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Estimated wind gusts reached 60 mph during the early morning hours of the 28th. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in MASON, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 02:15:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A measured wind gust reached 60 mph eight miles north northwest of Ludington during the early morning hours of the 28th.  Several trees and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in MECOSTA, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:30:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.

High Wind in JACKSON, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines. A 54 mph gust was recorded at Reynolds field in Jackson.

High Wind in INGHAM, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:30:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 63 mph wind gust was recorded at the Lansing Capital City airport.  The high wind brought down several trees and power lines.

High Wind in CALHOUN, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:30:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.  A measured wind gust to 55 mph was recorded at the Battle Creek airport.

High Wind in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 61 mph wind gust was recorded at the Gerald Ford airport in Grand Rapids.  Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

High Wind in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 02:15:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 61 mph wind gust was measured at the Muskegon airport during the early morning hours of the 28th.  Several trees and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph wind gust was recorded at the Kalamazoo airport.  Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

High Wind in OSCEOLA, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:30:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.

High Wind in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 03:15:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.

High Wind in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 28-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts up to 60 mph brought down several trees and power lines.