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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
401 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LHZ421-422-441-032115-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-251204T2100Z/
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-
401 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west
  with gusts up to 31 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, Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
  Bay Port MI and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 AM EST Thursday
  with the largest waves expected around 9 AM EST Thursday.

* 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
401 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LHZ442-443-032115-
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.251204T0300Z-251204T2100Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
401 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will
  be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 AM EST Thursday
  with the largest waves expected around 9 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 Cleveland OH
324 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LEZ142-143-031630-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0072.251203T1200Z-251204T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0012.251203T1500Z-251204T0300Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
324 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 20 knots and
  waves 2 to 4 feet expected. For the Low Water Advisory,
  abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to
  11 AM EST Thursday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM
  this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated southwest winds through this
  evening will result in water levels across the western basin of
  Lake Erie to fall near or slightly below the critical mark for
  safe navigation of 5 inches below low water datum.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
324 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LEZ145>148-031630-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0072.251203T1200Z-251205T0000Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
324 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to
  Conneaut OH.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Low Water Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
401 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LEZ444-032115-
/O.CON.KDTX.LO.Y.0011.251203T1500Z-251204T0300Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
401 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous
  navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated southwest winds through this
  evening will result in water levels across the western basin of
  Lake Erie to fall near or slightly below the critical mark for
  safe navigation of 5 inches below low water datum.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
324 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LEZ142-143-031630-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0072.251203T1200Z-251204T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0012.251203T1500Z-251204T0300Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
324 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 20 knots and
  waves 2 to 4 feet expected. For the Low Water Advisory,
  abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to
  11 AM EST Thursday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM
  this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated southwest winds through this
  evening will result in water levels across the western basin of
  Lake Erie to fall near or slightly below the critical mark for
  safe navigation of 5 inches below low water datum.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
324 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LEZ162>164-031630-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0012.251203T1500Z-251204T0300Z/
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
324 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
  Vermilion OH.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous
  navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated southwest winds through this
  evening will result in water levels across the western basin of
  Lake Erie to fall near or slightly below the critical mark for
  safe navigation of 5 inches below low water datum.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
523 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LEZ142>144-162>164-041030-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
523 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.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.

   Low Water Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
523 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

OHZ003-006>010-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-041030-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-
Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
523 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A strong cold front will cross the area early Thursday morning. A
dusting to a half inch of snow is possible with the front and could
lead to slick conditions during the Thursday morning commute. Black
ice is possible if skies clear.

Wind chills will fall to near 10 degrees Thursday afternoon with low
temperatures in the single digits Thursday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
523 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

OHZ011>014-089-PAZ001>003-041030-
Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
523 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A burst of lake enhanced snow will accompany a cold front early
Thursday morning. Snow squalls are possible during the Thursday
morning commute with reduced visibilities and a quick one to three
inches of snow.

Wind chills will fall into the lower teens on Thursday afternoon
with low temperatures in the single digits Thursday night away from
Lake Erie.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
514 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-041015-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
514 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 /414 AM CST Wed Dec 3 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Light snow accumulations of around an inch or less are expected by
early tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Cold temperatures near zero and wind chill readings below zero are
expected Thursday night and early Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
416 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-040930-
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-
416 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Small Craft Advisories are in effect for the Lake Huron nearshore
waters and a Low Water Advisory is in effect for western Lake Erie.
Refer to the latest headlines and forecast for detail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Small Craft Advisories remain in effect Thursday for the Lake Huron
nearshore waters and additional headlines are likely Friday. Refer
to the latest headlines and forecast for detail.

.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.

TF

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
331 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-040845-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
331 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Light snow may create slippery travel today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
309 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-040815-
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-
309 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Accumulating snow is expected across northern MI today and
tonight, focusing across eastern upper Michigan where moderate to
heavy snow is possible. See the latest Winter Storm Warning for
more details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Accumulating lake effect snow will continue early Thursday for
eastern upper Michigan. See the latest Winter Storm Warning for
more details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports of snowfall amounts and conditions are
encouraged.

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

$$

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