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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
340 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

LHZ421-441-442-081500-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-251108T1500Z/
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-
340 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 21 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7
  feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
  Inner Saginaw Bay, Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Harbor
  Beach to Port Sanilac MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EST Saturday
  with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EST 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.

&&

$$


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
246 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

INZ012-014-103-104-203-204-MIZ177-277-082000-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WS.A.0003.251109T2100Z-251111T0000Z/
Starke-Marshall-Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Southern
La Porte-Western St. Joseph IN-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
246 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025 /146 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025/

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 12 inches likely with locally higher amounts
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  will likely impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

&&

$$

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Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
439 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

LMZ043-046-081745-
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.A.0010.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
439 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  and waves 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
317 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-081730-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0023.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
317 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
443 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-091000-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
443 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Some accumulating wet snow is possible across Southern Lower
Michigan tonight into Sunday morning. The greatest accumulations
are expected southeast of a Battle Creek to Lansing line.

Additional snow, of the lake effect variety, will be possible
along the immediate lakeshore starting late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Continued lake effect snow is expected Sunday into Monday towards
Lake Michigan. This combined with colder temperatures could make
driving conditions hazardous.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
337 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-090945-
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-
337 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Brisk north winds and building waves will develop late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A Gale Watch is in effect for the south half of the lake Sunday
and Sunday night due to brisk north winds.

More gales are possible from Tuesday night into Wednesday evening.

$$


www.weather.gov/mkx

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
427 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-090930-
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-
427 AM EST Sat Nov 8 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 outer Saginaw Bay to
Port Sanilac through Saturday morning. Please see the marine forecast
for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Small Craft Advisories will be likely Sunday through at least the
midweek period across a greater portion of the nearshore zones as
wind gusts remain elevated to or in excess of 22 knots.

.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.

AM

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
333 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-090845-
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-
333 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Accumulating snow is expected late this evening/ tonight,
especially for areas near and south of Grand Traverse Bay.

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

Accumulating snow is expected Sunday through at least Monday,
especially for areas near and south of Grand Traverse Bay and
northeast Lower.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
314 PM EST Fri Nov 7 2025

LMZ043-046-082015-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
314 PM EST Fri Nov 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

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...Saturday through Thursday.

Conditions hazardous to small craft are possible again starting
Saturday night into Sunday night.


$$

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