Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
959 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
LHZ345-349-160900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260516T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
959 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest and
highest waves around 4 feet.
* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge
including Mackinac Island and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.
* WHEN...Until 5 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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
959 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
LMZ323-341-342-344>346-160900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260516T0900Z/
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-
959 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest
waves around 9 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 5 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.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
453 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
LMZ846>849-160500-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260516T0900Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
453 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
and waves 2 to 5 feet.
* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.
* WHEN...Until 5 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.
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Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
251 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
...High Fire Danger Saturday Afternoon...
.Combination of near critical afternoon humidity coupled with
breezy conditions will result in high fire danger Saturday
afternoon.
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-099-161800-
/O.NEW.KAPX.FW.A.0001.260516T1800Z-260517T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Charlevoix-
251 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 016, 017, 018, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025,
026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 041, 042,
AND 099...
The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through
Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 016, 017, 018, 020, 021,
022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033,
034, 035, 036, 041, 042, and 099.
* WIND...West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind gusts 20 to 25 mph,
occasionally up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity as low as 20 to 30 percent.
* HIGHEST THREAT...Northeast lower Michigan just away from the
Lake Huron coast.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
227 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-161930-
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-
227 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Southerly gales are expected for the northern third into tonight.
A Gale Warning remains in effect.
Thunderstorms are possible late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Friday
Gales may be possible again Monday and Tuesday.
There are chances for thunderstorms at times Saturday night into
early next week.
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www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-161845-
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-
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
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 thunderstorms are possible tonight. Severe storms are not
expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
There will be chances for thunderstorms Sunday and Monday.
There will be additional chances for thunderstorms Sunday through
Tuesday. Strong thunderstorms are possible Monday
afternoon/night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-161845-
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-
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Scattered to numerous showers with some embedded thunderstorms will
be possible overnight. Severe thunderstorms are not anticipated.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Multiple chances of thunderstorms over the weekend and early next
week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
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You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
AM
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-161845-
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-
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Elevated fire danger is expected into early this evening.
A few thunderstorms are possible tonight. Severe storms are not
expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
High fire danger is expected Saturday. Please see the Fire Weather
Watch for additional details.
There will be additional chances for thunderstorms Sunday through
Tuesday. Strong thunderstorms are possible Monday
afternoon/night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-161845-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Scattered to numerous showers with some embedded thunderstorms will
be possible overnight. Severe thunderstorms are not anticipated.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Multiple chances of thunderstorms over the weekend and early next
week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
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