Very strong winds, big-time waves to cause 'worst impacts seen in many years'
By: Tyler Sebree
Posted: Oct 16, 2019 10:56 AM EDT
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The lake simply looks like an ocean during a tropical storm.
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Fortunately, the event will not last long. By Thursday afternoon, waves will be under 5 feet at nearly all beaches up and down Michigan's western shore.
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Gusty winds and high waves today with some lakeshore dune and bluff erosion. Scattered power outages could occur near the coastline. #wmiwx pic.twitter.com/0jJnt5RYRD
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) October 16, 2019
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