Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
930 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LMZ043-046-080900-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251208T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
930 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, and waves subsiding to 2
to 4 feet overnight.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph 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 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.
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Gale Watch
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.
&&
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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.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
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.
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You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
KDK
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
227 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
LMZ043-046-081930-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
227 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.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.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Andersen
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
227 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-081930-
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-
227 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 /127 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Snow will diminish by early this afternoon. Total accumulations
should range from 1 to 3 inches north of Highway 30. Colder
temperatures moving in tonight.
Cold temperatures near zero and wind chill readings below zero are
expected overnight into Monday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Cold wind chill temperatures near zero are expected Monday night
into Tuesday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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