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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
336 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

LEZ142-301545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0047.251001T0000Z-251001T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
336 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
  Reno Beach OH.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
336 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

LEZ143>149-301545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0047.250930T2000Z-251002T0300Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
336 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Reno Beach OH
  to Ripley NY.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
323 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

LEZ444-302015-
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.251001T0000Z-251001T1400Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
323 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the northeast
  with gusts up to 25 knots. The largest significant waves will
  be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet.

* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to
  North Cape MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 AM EDT
  Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT
  Wednesday.

* 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
323 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

LHZ421-441-302015-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.250930T1600Z-251001T1400Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
323 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the
  northeast with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
  10 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
  Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EDT Tuesday
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT 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
323 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

LHZ422-302015-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.250930T1800Z-251001T0800Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
323 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the
  northeast with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5
  feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EDT Tuesday
  with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT 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
323 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

LHZ442-443-302015-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.250930T1800Z-251001T0800Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
323 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the
  northeast with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8
  feet.

* WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to
  Port Huron MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EDT Tuesday
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
335 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

OHZ007-009>012-089-PAZ001-301545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0017.250930T2000Z-251002T0300Z/
Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Northern Erie-
335 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Ohio, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake and
  Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie
  County.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
  lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
  carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along
  structures extending out into the lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
333 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

MIZ048-054-055-010215-
/O.NEW.KDTX.BH.S.0008.250930T1800Z-251001T0800Z/
Bay-Tuscola-Sanilac-
333 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
  waves of 3 to 5 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay, Tuscola and Sanilac Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.

* 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
333 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

MIZ049-010215-
/O.NEW.KDTX.BH.S.0008.250930T1600Z-251001T1400Z/
Huron-
333 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
  waves of 4 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Huron County.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today through Wednesday 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 Gaylord MI
229 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

MIZ024-030-036-042-301730-
/O.NEW.KAPX.BH.S.0015.250930T1200Z-251001T0400Z/
Alpena-Alcona-Iosco-Arenac-
229 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 4 to 6 foot waves
  and rip currents.

* WHERE...Alpena, Alcona, Iosco and Arenac Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this 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 Grand Rapids MI
433 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-010845-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
433 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Patchy fog this morning will reduce visibilities for drivers.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
352 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-010800-
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-
352 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Small Craft Advisory across Saginaw Bay and the Thumb shorelines
starting this afternoon. See latest marine weather message (MWW) for
more details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Small Craft Advisory for northern Thumb continues into Wednesday
morning.

.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.

AA

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

OHZ003-010745-
Lucas-
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

OHZ007-009>012-089-PAZ001-010745-
Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today 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...Wednesday through Monday.

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 Gaylord MI
334 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-010745-
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-
334 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A high swim risk is in place today and into the early overnight across
several Lake Huron beaches. See the current beach hazard statements
for more information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

$$

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