Winds at 54mph
Oct 22, 2019 18:53:33 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
I went down to the big lake (Lake Michigan) this AM. These pics show a little of the wave action when the winds hit 54 mph. Very little or no beach left due to erosion. Several homes along the shoreline from South Haven to Traverse City are in danger of falling into the lake. Dune erosion has exceeded 40 feet this year alone due to higher than normal water levels and high winds. Bear in mind the high winds and gales on the Great Lakes usually come in November not October.
Any and all comments are welcomed. (What can I do better or differently?)
Any and all comments are welcomed. (What can I do better or differently?)
Oct 22, 2019 19:05:55 #
Oct 22, 2019 19:12:14 #
Jbat
Loc: Charleston, SC
I think you told a story with your photos and explanation and told it very well. I found the photos most interesting and appreciate the views. The fencing was a bonus for the photos.
Oct 22, 2019 19:21:40 #
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Oct 22, 2019 19:35:20 #
Hal81 wrote:
Wow! That will blow the stink off of you.
I'm with Hal!!
That will blow the stink off of you.....
Powerful wind!!
Pat
Oct 23, 2019 00:15:09 #
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Oct 23, 2019 06:27:56 #
Great shots. I looked at the wind map yesterday and noticed that the lake was extremely windy compared with the surrounding area.
Glad to see pictures of the lake in these conditions
Glad to see pictures of the lake in these conditions
Oct 23, 2019 07:31:07 #
Oct 23, 2019 08:03:31 #
Great shots. Could almost feel the wind on my face (not a good day for kayakers)
Oct 23, 2019 08:12:17 #
Oct 23, 2019 08:33:32 #
JimBart wrote:
I went down to the big lake (Lake Michigan) this A... (show quote)
I love that 5th image the most and that windy coastal surge is serious stuff. The erosion is really taking a toll on that area it appears. The climate is really starting to shift everywhere now.
Oct 23, 2019 08:39:15 #
JimBart wrote:
I went down to the big lake (Lake Michigan) this A... (show quote)
All fine photos, but no 5 is my favorite because of the splendid isolation of the light and the roiling see with no visible constraints.
Oct 23, 2019 08:42:27 #
Nice photos--I was in South haven a couple weeks ago and encountered some strong winds.
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