Algonquin Storm, May 2017

May 2017, a severe thunderstorm produced a wind shear or microburst that tore a narrow swath of destruction in one section of the Mew Lake campground. My campsite was one of the worst-hit. A 75' Balsam fir snapped at its base and fell across my site destroying my kitchen shelter. Fortunately, I was off-site taking photos of the storm!

Kitchen Shelter at the campsite, Mew Lake, Algonquin Park
This is the usual setup when I'm car-camping. I don't travel light but I am comfortable.
The Calm before the . . . .
As the storm approached I put my dinner aside and drove to a location in the campground where I had a better view. It's late afternoon, about 5:30.
The Storm Arrives.
The high winds & rain were ferocious & despite good rain protection, it was useless trying to take photographs. Then I started to be pelted with branches & other debris, so I jumped into the truck & waited out the worst of the weather.
Return to Campsite
When the storm slackened off I headed back to my camp. In a matter of a half km, there were 7 - 8 trees down with several across the road. There is a tree across the road straight ahead. The headlights you see are a reflection from my truck in the heavy rain
Post-storm Campsite
My sleeping tent (off-camera left) was undamaged but the kitchen shelter was flattened.