An impressive sub-980mb cyclone tracked across western Lake Superior into Ontario during the morning of 12/16, bringing widespread wind gusts of 60-70mph across all of northern Michigan. The highest gust recorded was 70mph at Traverse City Cherry Capitol airport. Widespread downed trees, limbs and powerlines were seen across the County Warning Area, leaving many with power outages that extended for several days. Some schools and businesses across the area were forced to close for the day due to power outages. The Mackinac Bridge was forced to partially close to high profile vehicles for around 12 hours due to winds reported of 82 mph from the mid-span of the bridge.

High Wind in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 06:00:00 to 16-DEC-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 15:52:00 to 16-DEC-21 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in IOSCO, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 10:55:00 to 16-DEC-21 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 06:53:00 to 16-DEC-21 06:53:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in EMMET, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 06:29:00 to 16-DEC-21 06:29:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

High Wind in ALPENA, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:39:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:39:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 04:35:00 to 16-DEC-21 04:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in OGEMAW, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:15:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down/power outages through the county.

High Wind in GLADWIN, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:15:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple reports of trees down and power outages across the county.

High Wind in CENTRAL CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:14:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in EASTERN MACKINAC COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:14:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Additionally, the Mackinac Bridge was at least partially closed for 12 hours to high profile vehicles due to the high winds with at least 82 mph reported from mid-span of the bridge.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:14:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WEXFORD, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 05:35:00 to 16-DEC-21 05:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 06:30:00 to 16-DEC-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree fell through roof and into home.

High Wind in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 10:30:00 to 16-DEC-21 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thirty foot spruce tree uprooted.

High Wind in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 16:00:00 to 16-DEC-21 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous downed trees, tree branches, and power lines throughout the forecast area with widespread power outages. Some schools and businesses had to close on 10/16.

High Wind in WESTERN CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 09:04:00 to 16-DEC-21 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Tree damage reported across the county.

High Wind in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Trees down/power outages throughout county.

High Wind in MANISTEE, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 05:08:00 to 16-DEC-21 05:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Trees down/power outages throughout county.

High Wind in CLARLEVOIX COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 07:45:00 to 16-DEC-21 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Trees down/power outages through the county.

High Wind in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 06:30:00 to 16-DEC-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down/power outages through the county.

High Wind in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 06:30:00 to 16-DEC-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down/power outages through the county.

High Wind in MISSAUKEE, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 06:30:00 to 16-DEC-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downed trees, power outages, and roof damage reported across various parts of the county.

High Wind in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 05:40:00 to 16-DEC-21 05:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down/power outages through the county.

High Wind in PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:35:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Trees down/power outages through the county.

High Wind in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:08:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reports of trees down blocking driveways. Various other trees down/power outages through the county.

High Wind in OSCODA, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:30:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down/power outages through the county.

High Wind in ALCONA, MICHIGAN
From 16-DEC-21 08:30:00 to 16-DEC-21 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down/power outages through the county.