Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LSZ250-081545-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-251208T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0036.251209T0000Z-251209T0600Z/
Munising to Grand Marais MI-
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft occurring. For
the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4
ft possible.
* WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through late Monday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
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/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-251208T0900Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and
waves 4 to 6 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
917 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
LMZ521-522-081130-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0094.251209T0000Z-251209T1200Z/
Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage
and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
917 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO
6 AM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
917 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
LMZ541>543-081130-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0094.251209T0000Z-251209T2100Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
917 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO
3 PM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 6 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sheboygan.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 3 PM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
339 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LHZ421-441>443-080930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-251208T1500Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
339 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the northwest-
north with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves
will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet.
* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay, Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor
Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EST Sunday
with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST 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.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LMZ221-248-250-081545-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0036.251209T0400Z-251209T1200Z/
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage, Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM
East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LSZ249-081545-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-251208T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0036.251209T0000Z-251209T0600Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For
the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
and waves 1 to 3 ft possible.
* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through late Monday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LSZ250-081545-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-251208T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0036.251209T0000Z-251209T0600Z/
Munising to Grand Marais MI-
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft occurring. For
the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4
ft possible.
* WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through late Monday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LSZ266-081545-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0036.251209T0000Z-251209T0600Z/
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
1031 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 4 to 7 ft possible.
* WHERE...Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the
US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
914 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-081115-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0027.251209T0400Z-251209T1200Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
914 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 9 to 14 ft possible.
* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Sheppard
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
327 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LMZ323-341-342-344>346-080430-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-251208T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0019.251209T0400Z-251209T1200Z/
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-
327 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30
kts from the north and highest waves around 5 feet. For the
Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the south and
highest waves around 13 feet possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
925 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-090330-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
925 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A broken line of lake effect snow may wobble onshore tonight
across lakeshore counties. Generally less than 1 inch of snow is
expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday
Light snow is possible again Monday night, mainly north of the
I-94 corridor. Expecting around an inch or less in these areas.
A wintry mix is expected to develop Tuesday evening, with slick
spots on area roads possible due to continued cold pavement
temperatures. Wintry mix will transition to snow on Wednesday,
with uncertainty remaining in total snowfall amounts.
Additional rounds of snowfall are then possible through the end of
the work week, but confidence in timing is much lower.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
955 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-090300-
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-
955 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Additional localized snow accumulations are possible across parts
of northern Chippewa County through this evening. Please see the
ongoing Winter Weather Advisory for additional details.
Cold temperatures may result in ice jams developing on area
rivers.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Potential exists for impactful snow across portions of eastern
upper and northwest lower Michigan Monday afternoon into Tuesday,
especially in south-southwest flow favored snow belts.
Another system is expected to arrive Tuesday night - Wednesday,
bringing increased potential for more widespread impactful snow
to much of northern lower Michigan.
Accumulating snow chances continue at various times late in the
week into next weekend.
Cold temperatures at times this week may result in ice jams
developing on area rivers.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways:
Online: weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
330 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-082030-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
330 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for portions of the Lake Huron
nearshore. See the latest Marine Weather Message (MWW) for
additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Marginal gusts to gales possible late Monday night and Tuesday,
mainly for the southern half of Lake Huron.
Periods of snow, and even some rain, through the end of the week with
spells of below average temperatures.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
KDK
