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Storm Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this storm warning at Dec 27, 2025, 2:55 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 29, 2025, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Dec 27, 2025, 2:55 PM EST (19:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 29, 2025, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2025, 10:03 PM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
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614 WHUS73 KAPX 271955 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 255 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 LSZ321-280800- /O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0135.251227T2000Z-251228T1000Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0001.251229T0900Z-251230T0300Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- 255 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ LMZ341-280800- /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0024.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 255 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest waves around 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-342-344>346-280800- /O.UPG.KAPX.SR.A.0001.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ 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- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 255 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 55 kts from the north and highest waves around 19 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, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-280800- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0024.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 255 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves. && $$
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155 WHUS73 KAPX 272018 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 318 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 LMZ341-280545- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 318 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest waves around 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ LMZ323-342-344>346-280545- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 318 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 55 kts from the north and highest waves around 19 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ322-280545- /O.EXA.KAPX.GL.A.0024.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 318 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 8 feet possible. * WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves. && $$ LHZ345>349-280545- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0024.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 318 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves. && $$ LSZ321-280545- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0001.251229T0900Z-251230T0300Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- 318 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$
273 WHUS73 KAPX 280256 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 956 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 LMZ341-281100- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 956 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest waves around 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-342-344>346-281100- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ 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- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 956 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 55 kts from the north and highest waves around 19 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, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-281100- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0024.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 956 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves. && $$ LSZ322-281100- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0024.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 956 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 8 feet possible. * WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves. && $$ LSZ321-281100- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0001.251229T0900Z-251230T0300Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- 956 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$
878 WHUS73 KAPX 280935 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 435 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 LHZ345>349-281745- /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0024.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ 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- 435 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 16 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 AM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ LSZ322-281745- /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0024.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 435 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-281745- /O.UPG.KAPX.SR.A.0001.251229T0900Z-251230T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- 435 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ341-281745- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 435 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-342-344>346-281745- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ 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- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 435 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 19 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, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
449 WHUS73 KAPX 281451 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 951 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 LHZ345>349-282300- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 951 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ341-282300- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 951 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ LSZ322-282300- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 951 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-342-344>346-282300- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ 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- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 951 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 19 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, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ321-282300- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- 951 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
113 WHUS73 KAPX 281849 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 149 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 LMZ341-290500- /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 149 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ322-290500- /O.EXA.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 149 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-290500- /O.EXA.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.W.0039.251229T1000Z-251230T1600Z/ 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- 149 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 16 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 Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ323-342-344>346-290500- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 149 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 55 kts from the north and highest waves around 19 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ321-290500- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- 149 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
361 WHUS73 KAPX 290247 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 947 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-291100- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 947 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 55 kts from the north and highest waves around 19 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-291100- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 947 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 15 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 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-291100- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 947 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
062 WHUS73 KAPX 290758 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-291600- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ 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- 258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 55 kts from the north and highest waves around 19 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-291600- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-291600- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.251229T0900Z-251230T0600Z/ 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- 258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 16 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 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
322 WHUS73 KAPX 291503 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1003 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-292315- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 1003 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 55 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 18 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-292315- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1003 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 15 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 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-292315- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1003 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 16 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
582 WHUS73 KAPX 292004 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 304 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-300600- /O.CAN.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0040.251229T2004Z-251230T0900Z/ 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- 304 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 16 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-300600- /O.CAN.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0040.251229T2004Z-251230T0900Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 304 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 15 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-300600- /O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ 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- 304 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 16 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 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
450 WHUS73 KAPX 300303 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1003 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 LHZ345>349-301115- /O.CAN.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-251230T1400Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1003 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 14 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-301115- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-251230T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1003 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 14 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 7 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-300900- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-251230T0900Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 1003 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 13 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this storm 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 storm warning went out at Dec 27, 12:59 PM EST, 1 hour 56 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Quiet and mild today.
- Watching the potential for a high-impact winter storm late Sunday into Monday, bringing gusty winds and accumulating snow.
- Wintry pattern continues across the Great Lakes through the remainder of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 27, 12:59 PM EST, 1 hour 56 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1259 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Quiet and mild today.
- Watching the potential for a high-impact winter storm late
Sunday into Monday, bringing gusty winds and accumulating
snow.
- Wintry pattern continues across the Great Lakes through the
remainder of next week.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 305 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025
Not a whole lot going on through the short term, with northern
Michigan remaining under the influence of lingering low-level
moisture. Cloud cover will be tough to scour out today, though
substance aloft and a notably dry mid-level column located in
last evenings sounding, should keep conditions precipitation
free. Low level flow gradually turns more southeast through the
day, helping to maintain a relatively mild airmass despite lack
of sunshine. Clouds may limit the full warming potential
somewhat, but temperatures should still run a few degrees above
late December normals, with most locations topping out somewhere
in the 30s.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Issued at 305 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025
Things begin to change fairly quickly heading into Sunday as
the pattern becomes increasingly more active. Warm advection and
strengthening isentropic ascent will bring precipitation
chances back into the picture late Saturday night into Sunday.
The airmass ahead of the aformentioned system remains quite mild
for late December, especailly aloft, supporting efficient
melting as precipitation falls. Near the surface, temperatures
may be marginal around daybreak Sunday, which keeps at least
some concern for a brief period of freezing rain/ drizzle before
temperatures look to climb above freezing and precipitation
transitions to mainly rain through the day.
Forecast confidence drops some Sunday night into Monday as a
rapidly deepening low lifts across the Great Lakes. A strong
upper level jet and potential interaction of multiple shortwaves
lends support to a strengthening system, though guidance
continues to show a wide spread in both track and intensity
(trends towards a 980-990 mb low). While the more extreme
solutions appear on the aggressive end of the envelope, trends
do suggest the potential for a higher-impact system. Increasing
winds and a changeover to snow look increasingly likely Sunday
night into Monday with accumulating snow favoring the typical
northwest flow snowbelts. Some ensemble guidance continues to
highlight the potential for more significant snowfall in those
locations along with blowing snow concerns (occasional whiteout
conditions could be possible with wind gusts potentially
reaching 45+ mph) that could greatly impact travel... Stay
tuned! Temperatures look to fall steadily behind the system,
with readings dropping back into the 20s by Monday.
Beyond the system, the larger scale pattern seems to set up in
a more wintry look. Northwest flow aloft becomes established,
opening the door for periodic systems and lake enhanced snow
showers through mid-next week with colder temperatures
persisting as well.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1251 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025
MVFR CIGs continue through this afternoon, becoming MVFR to IFR
overnight most areas. There is a brief chance for CIGs to lift
to VFR this afternoon, but largely should remain MVFR and lower.
Southeast winds continue, occasionally breezy. Chance for
-RA/-FZRA later tonight into the day on Sunday across terminals,
briefly lowering VSBYs. Main concern through this period will
be how quickly CIGs lower to IFR and possibly LIFR. While there
is a low chance for BR tonight, it could impact VSBYs as well
across terminals.
&&
.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from late Sunday night through Tuesday morning for
LHZ345>349.
Storm Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday night
for LMZ323-342-344>346.
Gale Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday night
for LMZ341.
Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EST Sunday for LSZ321.
Storm Watch from late Sunday night through Monday evening for
LSZ321.
&&
SHORT TERM...NSC
LONG TERM...NSC
AVIATION...JLDHazardous weather outlook, Dec 27, 10:12 AM EST, 4 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1012 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-281515- 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- 1012 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and Northern Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A period of light freezing rain and drizzle is expected tonight across much of northern lower Michigan. Some travel impacts are expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. A high-impact winter storm is possible Sunday night and Monday, bringing with it very gusty winds and accumulating snow. The greatest potential for significant snow is across eastern upper Michigan and the traditional snow belt locations of northwest lower Michigan. Periodic chances for accumulating lake enhanced snow will continue through next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord. LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-281515- 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- 1012 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Widespread gale force wind gusts are expected on our nearshore waters later Sunday night through Monday night. Gusts to storm force appear increasingly likely on portions of northern Lake Michigan and Whitefish Bay during this period. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 3:04 AM EST | Gale Watch | APX | 26 hr | |
| Dec 27, 3:04 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | APX | 12 hr | |
| Dec 27, 3:04 AM EST | Storm Watch | APX | 26 hr | |
| Dec 27, 2:30 PM EST | Winter Storm Watch | APX | Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse and 6 more | 14 hr |
| Dec 27, 2:30 PM EST | Winter Storm Warning | APX | Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa and 12 more | 59 hr |
| Dec 27, 2:30 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and 14 more | 23 hr |
| Dec 27, 2:33 PM EST | High Wind Watch | APX | Arenac, Gladwin | 21 hr |
| Dec 27, 2:55 PM EST | Gale Warning | APX | 23 hr |
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