A potent low pressure system lifting north through Ontario brought a strong low-level jet max across Upper Michigan resulting in widespread damaging winds and sporadic power outages over much of west and central Upper Michigan on the 9th.  The strong winds and resulting downed power lines and relatively dry antecedent conditions also initiated several small wildfires across the area.

High Wind in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAY-22 15:30:00 to 09-MAY-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees were observed down in the Three Lakes area and widespread power outages were reported throughout Baraga County.

High Wind in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAY-22 14:00:00 to 09-MAY-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported that strong south winds downed trees near the intersection of Van Buskirk and Landrud Roads southeast of Ironwood.  Power lines were also reported down.  A small brush fire was reportedly started, but put out at the time of the report.

Wildfire in SOUTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 09-MAY-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The USFS reported to dispatch that the Estes Lake Wildfire had burned nearly 16 acres northwest of Sidnaw.  Three structures were destroyed in the fire, one camp and two outbuildings and one vehicle was also destroyed.

High Wind in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAY-22 16:15:00 to 09-MAY-22 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Copper Harbor ASOS measured a peak south wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 09-MAY-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large spruce tree was uprooted in Mass City by the strong south winds.

High Wind in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAY-22 17:00:00 to 09-MAY-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on power lines along M-28 near Deerton, about a half mile south of the store in Rumely, and on West Onota Street in Munising.

High Wind in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAY-22 15:30:00 to 09-MAY-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Michigan State Police Dispatch in Negaunee reported trees and power lines down across Marquette County with widespread power outages reported.  Downed power lines also ignited numerous brush wildfires across the county with the biggest fire, the Helen Lake Fire, burning nearly 7 acres a few miles northeast of Witch Lake.
Strong south winds also peeled off shingles and roofing underlayment from about a quarter of the roof at the Marquette Country Club where only the plywood decking was visible.
There were also reports of a wind damaged home on Oak Brook Drive in Chocolay Township where a section of the metal roofing tore off and caused a head injury to the resident.  Emergency services were dispatched to the residence.

High Wind in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAY-22 14:30:00 to 09-MAY-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Iron County Central Dispatch reported many trees and power lines down with widespread power outages throughout Iron County.  One report detailed trees down on power lines on Bible Camp Road and US Highway-2 near Fortune Lakes and Bewabic State Park.