SAINT JOSEPH, Mich. – Lake Michigan is home to stunning views year-round for avid travelers in the U.S. Although if you visit this time of year, chances are you will encounter some rough weather.

That was the case Tuesday for visitors who braved the eastern shores of the lake.

Footage taken by Nate’s Dronography shows the intense winds roaring as they lashed the pier, helping fuel the waves swirling, overflowing, and crashing along the dock in Saint Joseph , Michigan.

The angry seas were fueled by steady wind gusts of 40-50 mph, with a peak gust of 51 mph.

"Listen to Lake Michigan’s roar! Insane waves slamming the South Pier beacon today. The seasons are changing," Nate Voytovick told Storyful.

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