Gale Winds Pound South Bass Island

Lake Erie storm wavesA strong fall storm roared through the western basin of Lake Erie on Wednesday.  Miller Boat Line cancelled all but one round-trip to the mainland.  Frothy, tumultuous waves rocked the south-western shores of South Bass Island, and Put-in-Bay harbor revealed extremely low water.  Lighthouse weather readings peaked at 3pm.  The WSW winds, steady at 42mph, hit a gust of 53mph.  Click images to enlarge.

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