Toppled trees, damaged property -- wild winds carved a destructive path through a Northern Michigan campground.
A 70 mile per hour wind gust whipped through the Ludington State Park just before six o' clock this morning.
The windy weather literally snapped large trees in half.
It even uprooted a tree onto a cabin at the park.
Campers say they understand the inherent risk that comes with camping -- you're left at the mercy of Mother Nature.
But early this morning -- she was a bit more fierce than usual.
"After the storm started, about a half hour after five o' clock... the wind just really whipped. Opened the door, sand from the dunes just blasting the whole side. Couldn't even get the door shut again. It was pretty intense for a little bit," said Ben Jewell, who's camping at the park.
Fortunately, the wild weather stormed through without causing any injuries.
And the park thinks the repairs won't be too costly.
9&10's Evan Dean stopped by the campground today and has the story.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:55:13 GMT
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Monday, May 20 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:11:17 GMT
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
Monday, May 20 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:18:13 GMT
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:53:38 GMT
Police say a man is dead after breaking into a home and stabbing a mother and her son. The incident happened in Alpena Township earlier this morning. Officers say the man left the scene after the stabbing
Police say a man is dead after breaking into a home and stabbing a mother and her son. The incident happened in Alpena Township earlier this morning. Officers say the man left the scene after the stabbing
Monday, May 20 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:49:29 GMT
Members of the military who enlisted in Michigan can now get their hunting and fishing licenses for free. The DNR announced the offer today. To qualify, you have to be active duty, and been a Michigan
Members of the military who enlisted in Michigan can now get their hunting and fishing licenses for free. The DNR announced the offer today. To qualify, you have to be active duty, and been a Michigan
Monday, May 20 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:10:59 GMT
The storms we saw today around northern Michigan pale in comparison to those felt over the last 2 days across the midwest and central plains. Storms ripped through 5 states yesterday and into today,
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
At least 7 of those reported deaths are children.
The death toll is expected to rise.
Stay tuned for continuing coverage on this story.
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:30:13 GMT
A storm that hit Mecosta County's Rodney only lasted a few minutes, but what the storm brought was quite a surprise. Hail the size of golf balls fell onto the town, covering lawns as if it had snowed,
A storm that hit Mecosta County's Rodney only lasted a few minutes, but what the storm brought was quite a surprise. Hail the size of golf balls fell onto the town, covering lawns as if it had snowed,
Monday, May 20 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:53:15 GMT
Severe weather is slamming northern Michigan, bringing hail, heavy rain and howling winds. Right now, parts of northern Michigan are under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches, while others are being
Severe weather is slamming northern Michigan, bringing hail, heavy rain and howling winds. Right now, parts of northern Michigan are under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches, while others are being
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