Vol XIX- #40 – Yesterdays Fishtown Seiche

Report #3543 Photo: LR_5-10-19

 

LR 5-10-19

 

Leland, MI
48°
Cloudy
8:09 am6:44 pm EST
Feels like: 45°F
Wind: 10mph WNW
Humidity: 68%
Pressure: 30.26"Hg
UV index: 1
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48°F
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54°F / 37°F
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Hallshanty5-10-19

It has been reported by many, that yesterdays rise in the water level in Fishtown was caused by a seiche.

A seiche may occur in any semi – or fully- enclosed body of water. Seiches are typically caused by strong wind and rapid changes in atmospheric pressure push water from one end of a body of water to the other. When the wind stops, the water rebounds to the other side of the enclosed area.

LR 5-9-19

 

Fishtown5-10-19

 

 

 

 

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Judy in Grand Blanc
Judy in Grand Blanc
6 years ago

Wow! That’s pretty cool! Thanks!

Shanebat
Shanebat
6 years ago

Certainly looks like a rip tide with lake water rushing in and river water going out.

Dick, in Rankin
Dick, in Rankin
6 years ago

Now that looks wet!