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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
959 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

LMZ043-046-161000-
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0019.250316T1200Z-250317T0200Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
959 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots increasing to 15 to 25
  knots Sunday. Waves 3 to 6 feet building to 5 to 7 feet by
  Sunday evening, largest waves north of New Buffalo, MI. Waves 3
  to 6 feet Sunday evening subsiding to 2 to 4 feet overnight.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 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.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
736 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-160400-
/O.EXT.KDTX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250316T0400Z/
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-
Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-
Lenawee-Monroe-
Including the cities of Port Huron, Detroit, Sandusky, Howell,
Warren, Pontiac, Midland, Saginaw, Ann Arbor, Owosso, Caro, Bay
City, Flint, Adrian, Bad Axe, Monroe, and Lapeer
736 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds continue to gust in the 35 to
  50 mph range across Southeast Michigan, particularly for those
  areas that are observing rain. Night time cooling will eventually
  cause wind speeds to weaken this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Behnke

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
640 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

OHZ003-006>010-017>020-027>030-036-037-160645-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250316T1200Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-
Medina-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Marion-Morrow-
Including the cities of Brunswick, Carey, Bowling Green,
Fostoria, Lorain, Mansfield, Clyde, Tiffin, North Ridgeville,
Bucyrus, Marion, Oak Harbor, Mount Gilead, Willard, Elyria,
Crestline, Ashland, Wadsworth, Cardington, Avon Lake, Genoa,
Fremont, Bellevue, Toledo, Perrysburg, Findlay, Norwalk,
Sandusky, Upper Sandusky, Port Clinton, Galion, Huron, and Medina
640 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a lull in wind gusts between 7
  PM and 12 AM before they strengthen again overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
445 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

INZ050-058-059-066-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>065-070>072-
160445-
/O.CON.KILN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250316T1000Z/
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-
Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-
Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-
Butler-Warren-Clinton-
Including the cities of Delaware, Downtown Dayton, Blanchester,
Coldwater, Ada, West Jefferson, Sidney, Piqua, Plain City,
Lebanon, Lancaster, Brookville, Wilmington, Richmond,
Beavercreek, Franklin, Tipp City, Landen, Connersville,
Greenville, Springfield, Washington Court House, Urbana, Kenton,
Springboro, London, Newark, Oxford, St. Marys, New Bremen,
Wapakoneta, Kettering, Camden, Troy, Minster, Mason, Eaton,
Liberty, Celina, Marysville, Downtown Columbus, Pickerington,
Fairfield, Circleville, Hamilton, Xenia, Bellefontaine, Fairborn,
Middletown, and West College Corner
445 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and
  central, southwest, and west central Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will not be as strong late this
  afternoon and this evening but will strengthen again late tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
724 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-170030-
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-
724 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A few gusts up to 35 kt are possible through mid evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Saturday

Additional potential for gales from Wednesday into Thursday.

$$
MRC

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
635 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-162245-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-
Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
635 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible tonight, mainly before midnight.
Lightning and wind gusts around 35 mph are the primary threats from
storms.

Heavy rain and localized flooding will also be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
406 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

OHZ003-006>010-017>019-027>030-036-037-162015-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-
Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Marion-Morrow-
406 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
304 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

LMZ740>745-162015-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
304 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

  Gale force winds, ending by sunset.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Thursday...
  Gale force winds are possible.
Friday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.

$$

Borchardt

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
403 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-162015-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
403 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Wind Advisory is in effect today. Refer to the latest urgent
weather message for additional information.

A Marginal Risk (1/5) for severe weather is in place for all of
southeast Michigan with winds up to 60 mph as the main threat as
scattered thunderstorms track into the area from the south. An
isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Storm motion will be southwest
to northeast at 55 mph or higher.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed later today.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
142 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

INZ050-058-059-066-073-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>062-064-
065-074-161745-
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-
Shelby-Logan-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Licking-Preble-
Montgomery-Greene-Pickaway-Fairfield-Hocking-
142 PM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, central Ohio and west central Ohio.

.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.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1003 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

LMZ844>849-160815-
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-
1003 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Wind and waves will be hazardous to small craft. Thunderstorms are
also expected early this morning.

Blowing dust in the air above the water surface could cause some
reduced visibilities today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Wind and waves will be hazardous to small craft.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1003 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-160815-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
1003 AM EDT Sat Mar 15 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Winds from the south and southwest will increase by this afternoon
to 25 to 35 mph and gusts to 55 mph. Some fallen tree limbs could
occur, and a few power outages are possible.

Blowing dust could cause some reduced visibilities and cause issues
with air quality today.

There is a chance of a thunderstorm late this afternoon and evening.
Severe weather is not expected, however an isolated wind gust to 60
mph will be possible toward U.S.-127 south of Alma.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

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