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A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

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Eastern Lake Superior

Eastern Lake Superior Marine Hazards

Last Updated: Thu Jan 8 13:05:03 GMT 2026.

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Sample points represent (from top to bottom): Wind Direction and Speed (kts), Wind Gust (kts), and Wave Height (ft)

Marine Hazards Legend
Threat Sustained Wind Speed (kts) Wind Gust (kts) Wave Height (ft)
None < 15 < 15 < 2
Limited 15-23 knots 15-23 knots 2-3.9 ft
Elevated 24-33 knots 24-33 knots 4-6.9 ft
Significant ≥ 34 knots ≥ 34 knots ≥ 7 ft


Northwestern Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan Marine Hazards

Last Updated: Thu Jan 8 13:05:03 GMT 2026.

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Sample points represent (from top to bottom): Wind Direction and Speed (kts), Wind Gust (kts), and Wave Height (ft)

Marine Hazards Legend
Threat Sustained Wind Speed (kts) Wind Gust (kts) Wave Height (ft)
None < 15 < 15 < 2
Limited 15-23 knots 15-23 knots 2-3.9 ft
Elevated 24-33 knots 24-33 knots 4-6.9 ft
Significant ≥ 34 knots ≥ 34 knots ≥ 7 ft