Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
356 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LHZ362-363-060200-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250906T0200Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
356 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the west
with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will
be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.
* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point
MI beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to
Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT Friday
with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
356 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LHZ421-422-060200-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250906T0200Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
356 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the west
with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will
be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.
* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
Bay Port MI.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT Friday
with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
404 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LHZ345>349-060415-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250905T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250906T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
404 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the west and highest
waves around 7 feet.
* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge
including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel,
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI
Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon
Pt to Alabaster MI.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
404 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LMZ323-341-342-344>346-060415-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250906T1200Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
404 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the west and highest
waves around 9 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
339 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LMZ844>849-060345-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-250907T2100Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
339 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
waves 6 to 9 feet.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Thomas
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
337 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LMZ043-046-060345-
/O.EXT.KIWX.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-250907T2100Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
337 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Waves 3 to 6 feet tonight, 2 to 5 feet Saturday and Sunday.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
410 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
MIZ016>018-020-021-024>026-030-031-036-042-088-095>099-060415-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-250906T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Alpena-Benzie-
Grand Traverse-Alcona-Manistee-Iosco-Arenac-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
410 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 5 to 10 foot waves
and rip currents expected expected.
* WHERE...All of northern Michigan beaches along Lake Michigan
and Lake Huron.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
339 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-060345-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-250907T2100Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
339 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by
waves.
* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren
counties.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions
and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local
authorities on potential beach closures.
&&
$$
Thomas
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
338 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
MIZ177-277-060345-
/O.EXT.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250907T2100Z/
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
338 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by
waves.
* WHERE...Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
334 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
MIZ049-055-063-060200-
/O.CON.KDTX.BH.S.0007.250905T1200Z-250906T0200Z/
Huron-Sanilac-St. Clair-
334 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
waves of 3 to 7 feet and rip currents.
* WHERE...Huron, Sanilac and St. Clair Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
334 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
MIZ083-060200-
/O.CON.KDTX.BH.S.0007.250905T1200Z-250906T0200Z/
Monroe-
334 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
waves of 3 to 5 feet and rip currents.
* WHERE...Monroe County.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
354 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-062000-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
354 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
A few gale force wind gusts will be possible through this evening
across Lake Michigan and Huron.
Waterspouts are possible on the Great Lakes through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Waterspouts will remain possible this weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated, but reports of waterspouts
are appreciated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
354 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-062000-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
354 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Winds gusts up to 35 mph this evening.
High swim risks are in place through tonight across all beaches
of northern Michigan. Please see the latest Beach Hazards
Statement for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
High swim risks could last into Saturday morning for some
northern Michigan beaches.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated but any reports of
waterspouts are appreciated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
345 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LMZ844>849-060845-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
345 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...This Evening and Tonight
Waves will remain hazardous to small craft both this evening and
overnight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Winds and waves will be hazardous to small craft from Saturday into
Sunday. It is not until late into the day on Sunday and especially
into Sunday night until waves in all areas are falling below 4 feet.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
338 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LMZ043-046-061945-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
338 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
338 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
MIZ177-277-061945-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
338 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Beach Hazards Statement.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Beach Hazards Statement.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
210 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-061915-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
210 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A few thunderstorms and waterspouts are possible across northern
portions of the lake.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Friday
A few thunderstorms and waterspouts will remain possible through
Saturday night over the northern portions of the lake.
There are small chances for thunderstorms Monday night into
Tuesday night.
$$
MRC
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
349 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-060915-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
349 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Gale Warning is in effect for all of Lake Huron with Small Craft
Advisories in effect for Lakes St Clair and Erie Friday. See latest
Marine Weather Statement for more information. There is also a chance
of waterspouts over northern Lake Huron.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Chance of waterspouts and isolated thunderstorms over Lake Huron
this weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
SF
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
349 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-060915-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
349 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Becoming windy today with southwest-west gusts of 35 to 40 mph, with
isolated gusts to 45 mph possible particularly over the Saginaw
Valley/Thumb areas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
