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Gale Warning 22, NWS Gaylord, MI

September 4, 2025

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Sep 4, 2025, 4:03 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 5, 2025, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 4, 2025, 4:03 AM EDT (08:03 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 5, 2025, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

185 
WHUS73 KAPX 040803
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
403 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

LMZ323-342-344-041615-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-250904T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.250905T0600Z-250905T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T1600Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
403 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 25 
  kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. For 
  the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the 
  southwest and highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Little Traverse Bay and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand 
  Traverse Light MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to noon EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-041615-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-250904T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.250905T0600Z-250905T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T1600Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
403 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 25 
  kts from the west and highest waves around 4 feet. For the 
  Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the south and 
  highest waves around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to noon EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-041615-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-250904T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.250905T0600Z-250905T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T1600Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
403 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, highest waves around 4 
  feet. For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from 
  the southwest and highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to noon EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-041615-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-250904T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.250905T0900Z-250906T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
403 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 
  25 kts from the west and highest waves around 7 feet. For the 
  second Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from 
  the southwest and highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT 
  early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 
  5 AM Friday to 1 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-041615-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.250905T0900Z-250906T0500Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
403 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 1 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.

&&

$$

LHZ346>349-041615-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-250904T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0007.250905T0800Z-250905T2000Z/
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-
403 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 
  kts from the west and highest waves around 6 feet. For the 
  Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-041615-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0007.250905T0800Z-250905T2000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
403 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 25 
  kts from the northwest and highest waves around 4 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest 
  and highest waves around 4 feet possible.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
847 
WHUS73 KAPX 041003
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
603 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

LMZ345-346-041815-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T1600Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
603 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344-041815-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T1600Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
603 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Little Traverse Bay and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand 
  Traverse Light MI.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-041815-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T1600Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
603 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-041815-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.250905T0900Z-250906T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
603 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 1 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-041815-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0007.250905T0800Z-250905T2000Z/
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-
603 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet possible.

* 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 late tonight through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
067 
WHUS73 KAPX 041509
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1109 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

LHZ345>349-042315-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.250905T0800Z-250905T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T2000Z/
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-
1109 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest
  waves around 9 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 4 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-042315-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T1600Z/
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-
1109 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts 35 to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves, 10 to 13 feet, will be from
  Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point and Manistee to Point Betsie
  MI. Generally up to 8 feet across the rest of the near shore
  zones on Lake Michigan.
  

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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-042315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.250905T0900Z-250906T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1109 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 1 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.

&&

$$
287 
WHUS73 KAPX 041923
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
323 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

LHZ345>349-050330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T2000Z/
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-
323 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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 4 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-050330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T1600Z/
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-
323 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves, 10 to 13 feet, will be 
  from Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point and Manistee to Point 
  Betsie MI. Generally up to 9 feet across the rest of the near 
  shore zones on Lake Michigan.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-050330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.250905T0900Z-250906T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
323 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 1 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.

&&

$$
927 
WHUS73 KAPX 050335
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1135 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

LHZ345>349-051145-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T2000Z/
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-
1135 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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 4 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-051145-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.250905T0800Z-250905T1600Z/
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-
1135 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves, 10 to 13 feet, will be 
  from Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point and Manistee to Point 
  Betsie MI. Generally up to 9 feet across the rest of the near 
  shore zones on Lake Michigan.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-051145-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.250905T0900Z-250906T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1135 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 1 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.

&&

$$
628 
WHUS73 KAPX 050811
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
411 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-051615-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250905T1700Z/
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-
411 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves, 10 to 13 feet, will be 
  from Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point and Manistee to Point 
  Betsie MI. Generally up to 9 feet across the rest of the near 
  shore zones on Lake Michigan.

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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-051615-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250905T2000Z/
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-
411 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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 4 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-051615-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.250905T0900Z-250906T0700Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
411 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
462 
WHUS73 KAPX 051417
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1017 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

LHZ345>349-052000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250905T2000Z/
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-
1017 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-051700-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250905T1700Z/
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-
1017 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-052230-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250906T0700Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1017 AM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
053 
WHUS73 KAPX 051724
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
124 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-060130-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250905T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250906T1200Z/
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-
124 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the west and highest 
  waves around 10 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-052000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250905T2000Z/
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-
124 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the west and highest 
  waves around 8 feet.

* 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...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-060130-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250906T0700Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
124 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
272 
WHUS73 KAPX 052004
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
404 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

LHZ345>349-060415-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250905T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250906T1200Z/
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-
404 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the west and highest 
  waves around 7 feet.

* 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...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-060415-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250906T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
404 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-060415-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250906T1200Z/
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-
404 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 34 kts from the west and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Sep 4, 1:28 AM EDT, 2 hours 35 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Most numerous showers/storms continue through early this evening.
  • Chilly and unsettled weather at times through the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 4, 1:28 AM EDT, 2 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
128 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Most numerous showers/storms continue through early this evening.

- Chilly and unsettled weather at times through the weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON/...
Issued at 157 PM EDT Wed Sep 3 2025

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast: Anomalously strong closed upper-level low
pressure is currently dropping southeast across western Ontario with
attendant surface low pressure nearing James Bay. Both of these
features begin to pinwheel north tonight before stalling Thursday
through at least Saturday. Surface cold front tied to low pressure
to our north crosses northern MI this afternoon with strong post-
frontal cold air advection late today into tonight. Wrap around
moisture lingers on the backside of this system heading through
Thursday, along with sufficient over-water instability and an
occasional mid-level shortwave racing through larger scale troughing.

Forecast Details: Cold front beginning to make headway into far
western sections of the forecast area this afternoon with most
numerous pre-frontal showers/storms continuing across sections of
northern lower MI. While severe weather is not expected, MLCAPE
progged up to 500 J/kg and increasingly favorable deep layer
shear yields non-zero chances for a stronger storm or two
through the remainder of the afternoon. By early evening, most
numerous showers/storms are expected to be off to our south and
east with a general drying trend across much of the area. That
said, potential exists for some lingering drizzle through the
evening and additional lake induced rain showers, particularly
across the eastern U.P.

Temperatures expected to fall steadily this afternoon into tonight
on the heels of occasionally breezy northwest winds. Lows tonight
generally in the 40s area-wide.

While somewhat of a break in the action is anticipated Thursday,
chilly temperatures topping out in the 50s for many areas along with
occasionally breezy winds will give the day quite the fall-feel.
Some lake induced rain showers possible at times as well,
particularly across sections of Chippewa County and in southwest
flow lake belts of far northwest lower.

&&

.LONG TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 157 PM EDT Wed Sep 3 2025

By Thursday evening, large scale troughing remains overhead with a
pronounced shortwave expected to be rounding the base of the trough
over the upper MS Valley. This wave progged to arrive into the
western Great Lakes late Thursday night/Friday morning. Coinciding
sfc low pressure development expected to aid in another round of
more numerous showers and gusty winds with potential for the fall's
first widespread gale wind event on parts of the Great Lakes. Temps
Friday similar to that of Thursday with many areas struggling to get
out of the 50s. Best potential for lower 60s near Saginaw Bay.

Saturday and potentially into Sunday features continued cool and
occasionally breezy conditions. Low pressure continues to spin to
our north before eventually departing late in the weekend.
Occasional mid-level waves, pockets of deeper wrap around moisture
and a favorable over-water thermal gradient likely to continue to
bring periods of lake enhanced rain showers at times.

Early next week, longer range ensemble means suggest more zonal
upper-level flow arriving overhead with sfc high pressure
trekking in from the west as early as Sunday night through the
end of the forecast period. Trends suggest a return to more
tranquil conditions locally with high temperatures rebounding
into the 60s for Monday and near 70 degrees for many areas
Tuesday. Potentially some nighttime frost concerns Sunday
night/Monday night.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 128 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

Mainly VFR, with lake effect rain showers possible at times
(especially early Thursday). Chilly air will remain in the area,
but we see some dryer air also push in early this morning. Some
cu/stratocu will be seen, but mainly VFR. Conditions will worsen
late Thursday night, just beyond this TAF period. Somewhat gusty
wsw to w winds.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT early this morning for
     LHZ345.
     Gale Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon for
     LHZ345>349.
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EDT early this morning for
     LHZ346>349.
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EDT early this morning for
     LMZ323-341-342-344>346.
     Gale Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon for
     LMZ323-341-342-344>346.
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EDT early this morning for
     LSZ321.

&&

SHORT TERM...MJG
LONG TERM...MJG
AVIATION...JZ
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 3, 11:30 PM EDT, 4 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1130 PM EDT Wed Sep 3 2025

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-050330-
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-
1130 PM EDT Wed Sep 3 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

An isolated rumble of thunder or two is possible through tonight.
Severe weather is not expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible Friday.

High swim risks are expected Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated, but rainfall reports are
appreciated, as are reports of waterspouts.

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

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-050330-
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-
1130 PM EDT Wed Sep 3 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

An isolated rumble of thunder or two is possible through tonight.
Severe weather is not expected.

Waterspouts are possible on the Great Lakes through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Waterspouts will remain possible on the Great Lakes through at
least Thursday.

Gale force wind gusts are possible on Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated, but reports of waterspouts
are appreciated.

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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 4, 4:03 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX64 hr
Sep 4, 4:13 AM EDTBeach Hazards StatementAPXCharlevoix, Emmet18 hr
Sep 4, 3:28 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 9 more53 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.