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Ludington State Park Manager Jim Gallie, left, and park supervisor Dan Adams, right, survey the damage in the Pines Campground Thursday.
Powerful early morning thunderstorms have left a path of damage at Ludington State Park in Mason County.
The storms struck Thursday around 4:45am, although no severe thunderstorm warning were issued, with the strongest winds passing through around 5:40 a.m.
Winds at the Big Sable Lighthouse gusted to 72 mph officially. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, numerous trees were toppled in a west-east orientation from the lighthouse to the park entrance.
There are reports of damage to camper trailers, vehicles, and possibly a park building.
According to 7&4 Storm Team Meteorologist Joe Charlevoix, additional thunderstorms are possible in this area throughout the day Thursday as a cold front passes by.
