Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LHZ361>363-160930-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0024.251115T2200Z-251117T0300Z/
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-
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the
northwest with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant
waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
17 feet.
* WHERE...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 and Lake Huron
from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EST Sunday
with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LHZ421-422-160930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-251116T1400Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0024.251116T1400Z-251117T0300Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
up to 26 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 33 knots.
The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential
maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect
sustained winds up to 27 knots from the northwest with gusts
up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet
with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet.
* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
Bay Port MI.
* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are
expected around 2 AM EST Sunday with the largest waves
expected around 8 AM EST Sunday. During the Gale Warning, the
maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EST Sunday with the
largest waves expected around 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
145 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LHZ345>349-160245-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0028.251115T2200Z-251117T0300Z/
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-
145 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 12 feet expected.
* WHERE...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 and Sturgeon
Pt to Alabaster MI.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves
which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
345 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LMZ844>849-160445-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-251117T1800Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
345 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LHZ421-422-160930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-251116T1400Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0024.251116T1400Z-251117T0300Z/
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-
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
up to 26 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 33 knots.
The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential
maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect
sustained winds up to 27 knots from the northwest with gusts
up to 36 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 and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
Bay Port MI.
* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are
expected around 2 AM EST Sunday with the largest waves
expected around 8 AM EST Sunday. During the Gale Warning, the
maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EST Sunday with the
largest waves expected around 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
326 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LMZ043-046-160430-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0069.251116T0000Z-251117T1700Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
326 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
Waves 3 to 6 feet this evening, increasing to 6 to 10 feet by
Sunday morning, before receding to 3 to 5 feet Monday morning.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
145 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LMZ345-346-160245-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0111.000000T0000Z-251117T0600Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
145 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 8 feet.
* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to
Point Betsie MI.
* WHEN...Until 1 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.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
327 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LMZ043-046-162030-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
327 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
227 PM CST Sat Nov 15 2025
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-162030-
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 CST Sat Nov 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A few northwest gales are expected into tonight for the northern
third of Lake Michigan. More frequent northwest gales are possible
during this period.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Saturday
A few northwest gales are expected Sunday for the northern third
of Lake Michigan. More frequent northwest gales are possible
during this period.
$$
Wood
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
147 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-161900-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
147 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Gales are expected on most nearshore waters of northern Lake
Michigan, Lake Huron, Whitefish Bay, and the St. Marys River
through tonight. Please see the latest Gale Warnings for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Gales are expected to carry into Sunday on the nearshore waters of
Lake Huron, Whitefish Bay, and the St. Marys River. Please see
the latest Gale Warnings for the latest information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
147 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-161900-
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-
147 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Accumulating lake effect snowfall is expected later tonight
across parts of eastern upper Michigan.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Accumulating lake effect snow is expected across parts of northern
lower and eastern upper Michigan Sunday and Sunday night. Blowing
snow will also be possible with wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
349 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-161000-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
349 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Gale Warning is in effect for much of lake Huron starting tonight
and including Saginaw Bay Sunday. Small craft advisories are also in
effect. Refer to the latest marine forecast for detail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
A Gale Warning is in effect for much of lake Huron Sunday. Small
craft advisories are also in effect. Refer to the latest marine
forecast for detail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
DRK
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
349 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-161000-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
349 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A cold front tracks through the region this evening. Breezy
conditions with southwest wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Breezy conditions with northwest wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are
possible Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
244 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
LMZ844>849-160745-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
244 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Winds and waves will be hazardous to small craft today and
tonight. Isolated gales are possible tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Winds and waves will be hazardous to small craft into Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
244 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-160745-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
244 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Southwest gusts to 40 mph are possible this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
