Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
315 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ744-745-040515-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251204T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
315 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Winds shifting to northwest to 25 kt and significant
waves building to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Thursday.
* 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 Northern Indiana
407 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ043-046-040515-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251205T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
407 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Waves 3 to 5 feet this evening, building to 5 to 7 feet
overnight, before receding to 3 to 5 feet Thursday morning.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.
* 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
325 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ844>849-040430-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-251205T0000Z/
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-
325 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25
knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.
* 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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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
505 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
MIZ063-068>070-075-076-082-083-040115-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-
Monroe-
Including the cities of Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren,
Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe
505 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...Light snow spreading across Southeast Michigan this evening...
An area of very light snow will develop over portions of
Southeast Michigan including Metro Detroit during the evening
commute. Some patchy light freezing drizzle may also mix in with
the light snow. While no significant snow amounts are anticipated,
moisture on area roadways may lead to slippery roadways, bridges,
and overpasses as temperatures are currently in the lower to
middle 20s. Motorists are urged to use caution and account for
variable driving conditions by slowing down and allowing extra
time.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
500 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
MIZ045-046-051-052-056>059-064>066-071-072-040000-
Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-
Barry-Eaton-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-
Including the cities of Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville,
Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland,
Hastings, Charlotte, South Haven, and Kalamazoo
500 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...Light to Moderate Snow this Evening...
Freezing drizzle has transitioned to snow. Light to moderate snow
fall will continue through 7 PM. Expect reduced visibilities and icy
spots on the roadways, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Use caution if traveling, give yourself extra time and remember to
take it slow on ice and snow.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
105 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-
051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-040900-
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-
Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-
Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-
Logan-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Licking-Preble-
Montgomery-Greene-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-
Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty,
West College Corner, Brookville, Batesville, Milan, Versailles,
Osgood, Bright, Lawrenceburg, Hidden Valley, Greendale, Aurora,
Dillsboro, Rising Sun, Vevay, Carrollton, Warsaw, Florence,
Burlington, Oakbrook, Covington, Erlanger, Independence, Newport,
Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Bellevue, Dayton, Alexandria,
Owenton, Williamstown, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Falmouth, Butler,
Augusta, Brooksville, Mount Olivet, Maysville, Tollesboro,
Head Of Grassy, Camp Dix, Vanceburg, Kenton, Ada, Celina,
Coldwater, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster,
Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, Marysville, Delaware, Troy,
Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, Springfield, London, West Jefferson,
Plain City, Downtown Columbus, Newark, Eaton, Camden,
Downtown Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Xenia,
Washington Court House, Circleville, Lancaster, Pickerington,
Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Landen,
Springboro, Franklin, Wilmington, Blanchester, Chillicothe,
Logan, Downtown Cincinnati, Milford, Summerside, Mount Carmel,
Mount Repose, Withamsville, Mulberry, Day Heights, Georgetown,
Mount Orab, Ripley, Aberdeen, Hillsboro, Greenfield, West Union,
Manchester, Peebles, Seaman, Winchester, Waverly, Pike Lake,
Piketon, Portsmouth, and Wheelersburg
105 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...LIGHT SNOW LIKELY LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY THURSDAY...
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight,
shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of
light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning
commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but
cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any
untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced
visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the
Thursday morning commute.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
416 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-042130-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
416 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 /316 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Light snow accumulations of around an inch or less are expected by
early tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Cold temperatures near zero and wind chill readings below zero are
expected Thursday night and early Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
416 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ043-046-042130-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
416 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...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...Thursday through Tuesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
Small Craft Advisory.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
254 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-042100-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
254 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025 /354 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited Snow and Freezing Drizzle Risk.
Limited Excessive Cold Risk late tonight.
DISCUSSION...
Bands of light snow will continue, producing up to a coating to a
half inch of accumulation in spots for locations near and south
of I-88 through early this evening. Patchy freezing drizzle may
mix in with the snow at times.
Wind chills 10 below to 15 below zero are expected late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Thursday through Friday Morning...
Limited Excessive Cold Risk.
Saturday Night into Sunday...
Limited Snow Risk.
Monday Night through Tuesday...
Limited Snow Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Wind chills of 10 below to 15 below zero are expected Thursday
morning and again Thursday night into early Friday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
254 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ740>745-042100-
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-
254 PM CST Wed Dec 3 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.
Weather hazards expected...
Hazardous conditions for small craft.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
$$
RC
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
348 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-042100-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-
Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
348 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.
Light snow is likely tonight with minor accumulations of a trace to
half an inch expected. Near or below zero wind chills are also
possible tonight, primarily across northwest portions of central
Indiana.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Near or below zero wind chills are possible again for parts of the
area Thursday night.
Additional light snow is possible Sunday into Sunday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts tonight.
&&
More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
235 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-042045-
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-
235 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Gusts tonight over the far northern portion of the lake may
briefly approach gale force.
Moderate freezing spray will develop tonight across the open
waters due to gusty winds and very cold air across Lake Michigan.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Wednesday
Moderate freezing spray will continue into Thursday morning,
especially across the northern half of the open waters.
A Gale Warning is in effect Thursday night into Friday morning
for the northern third of the lake.
Moderate freezing spray will develop again Thursday night,
continuing through Friday morning.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
225 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ844>849-041930-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
225 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Winds and waves will be hazardous to small craft.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Winds and waves will be hazardous to small craft Thursday through
Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
225 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-041930-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
225 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Freezing drizzle and light snow could create slippery travel
today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Light snow is possible Friday night into Saturday. Additional lake
effect snow showers are possible into Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
523 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
OHZ003-006>010-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-041030-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-
Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
523 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
A strong cold front will cross the area early Thursday morning. A
dusting to a half inch of snow is possible with the front and could
lead to slick conditions during the Thursday morning commute. Black
ice is possible if skies clear.
Wind chills will fall to near 10 degrees Thursday afternoon with low
temperatures in the single digits Thursday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
102 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
INZ050-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051-052-040615-
Wayne-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-
102 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, central
Ohio and west central Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Some light snow is likely again tonight. Some minor accumulations of
less than an inch will be possible, which may impact the Thursday
morning commute.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Additionally, very cold air will filter into the region Thursday
night into early Friday, with wind chills around zero possible
during this stretch.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
