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Gale Warning 7, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 14, 2026, 2:11 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 15, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 48 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 14, 2026, 2:11 PM EDT (18:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 15, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
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823 WHUS73 KAPX 141811 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 211 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 LHZ345>349-150900- /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0004.260315T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260315T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 211 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 13 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 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-150900- /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0004.260315T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260315T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 211 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. *PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-150900- /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0004.260316T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260316T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 211 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 10 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 8 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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. && $$
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592 WHUS73 KAPX 150243 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1043 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 LHZ345>349-151045- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260315T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1043 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-151045- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260315T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 1043 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-151045- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260316T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1043 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
880 WHUS73 KAPX 150716 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 316 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 LHZ345>349-151530- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260315T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 316 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 13 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 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-151530- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260315T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 316 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-151530- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260316T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 316 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest waves around 10 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 8 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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. && $$
726 WHUS73 KAPX 151441 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1041 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 LHZ345>349-160015- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1041 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northeast and highest waves around 15 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-160015- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 1041 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 17 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-160015- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260316T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1041 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
128 WHUS73 KAPX 151824 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 224 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 LHZ345>349-160230- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 224 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north 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 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-160230- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 224 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 17 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-160230- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.260316T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 224 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 12 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 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT 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. && $$
316 WHUS73 KAPX 160309 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1109 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 LHZ345>349-161115- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1109 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 14 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-161115- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ 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 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 18 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-161115- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1109 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 12 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
406 WHUS73 KAPX 160728 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 LHZ345>349-161530- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 13 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 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-161530- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 18 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-161530- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 12 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 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. && $$
653 WHUS73 KAPX 161408 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1008 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 LHZ345>349-162215- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1008 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 13 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-162215- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 1008 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 18 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-162215- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1008 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
218 WHUS73 KAPX 161942 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 342 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 LHZ345>349-170345- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 342 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 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 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-170345- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 342 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 17 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-170345- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 342 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north. * 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 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. && $$
350 WHUS73 KAPX 170332 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1132 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 LHZ345>349-171145- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1132 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-171145- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 1132 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 15 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-171145- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1132 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
840 WHUS73 KAPX 170700 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 300 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 LHZ345>349-171200- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ 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- 300 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 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 this morning. * 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-171200- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 300 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 13 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-171200- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 300 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest. * 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 this morning. * 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 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 Mar 14, 2:02 PM EDT, 9 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Major winter storm to bring significant amounts of snow, sleet, and freezing rain later tonight through Monday night.
- Continues cool with additional chances for mostly light precipitation at times heading through next week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 14, 2:02 PM EDT, 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
202 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Major winter storm to bring significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and freezing rain later tonight through Monday night.
- Continues cool with additional chances for mostly light
precipitation at times heading through next week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 148 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
Pattern Synopsis/Forecast:
Calm before the impending storm across northern Michigan today with
surface high pressure bringing partly to mostly sunny skies and
seasonably chilly temperatures...with current readings in the 20s
and 30s. However, all real focus directed at 160+ knot upper jet
core and attendant shortwave troughing digging rapidly southeast
across the Pacific Northwest and northern Intermountain West. These
features, combined with secondary anti-cyclonically curved upper jet
across Ontario and Quebec, will help carve out rapid deep layer
troughing across the central Conus on Sunday, with this troughing
becoming negatively tilted with time as it cuts northeast across the
Great Lakes later Sunday night into Monday. Surface response under
intense mid level support and core of strong upper level diffluence
within coupled upper jet streaks with be equally impressive, with
rapidly deepening low pressure pivoting into our region during this
same period (sub 980mb levels per some guidance by Monday morning).
This will deliver a major and high impact winter storm across at
least of the Northwoods, to include extremely heavy snow,
significant icing, and very gusty winds. Oh...and for good
measure...throw in some severe thunderstorm potential as well Sunday
evening.
Primary Forecast Concerns:
All attention directed at all facets of that impending winter storm
and attendant headline decisions.
Details:
What is a given: This system will be a high end precipitation
producer...with deep layer frontogenetical response within both
initial strong warm/moist advection regime and secondary
deformation/trowal forcing...all within an increasingly moist
airmass that spikes precipitable water values to 2 to 3 standard
deviations above normal.
What is far from a given: Exact thermal profiles that will drive
exact placement of heaviest snow and ice corridors...as well as
likely force a complete changeover to rain in some places.
Unfortunately, the confidence on these thermal profiles has only
decreased with time..owning to steadily diverging guidance placement
and track of that deepening surface response.
What follows is nothing more than a best educated guess: First for
northern lower (easily the most complicated and less confident
portion of the forecast area). Conditions will deteriorate quickly
later tonight into Sunday as intial surge of deep moisture advection
and isentropic upglide on nose of 50+ knot low level jet drives
rapid development of a northwest to southeast corridor of snow later
tonight across northern lower Michigan...with this snow pivoting
north Sunday morning. Breadth of forcing supports transient snowfall
rates in excess of an inch per hour at times...especially within
more focused frontogenetical response axes. Easily looking at
several inches of snow later tonight into early Sunday across
northern lower Michigan. Strong push of warm air advection will also
support a rapid northward push of an elevated warm layer...likely
forcing precipitation to become mixy along its southern edge as it
crosses the region. Elevated warm front lays out southwest to
northeast across northern Michigan by Sunday afternoon into the
evening...all-the-while the surface warm front and above freezing
surface temperatures expand further north. This is the most
complicated part of the forecast, with both those elevated and
surface fronts laying the foundation for exact precipitation types.
Overall trends continues to be with a northward adjustment to both,
forcing the potential for sleet and significant freezing rain
further north as well into northwest lower Michigan...and bringing
increasing potential for precipitation to trend to all rain across
northeast lower and the southern section of our APX footprint. Where
precipitation remains as freezing rain we could easily see ice
amounts in excess of half in inch by later Sunday night, with
additional snow and sleet totals in excess of 6 inches just to the
north of this freezing rain corridor. Current trends definitely
support less potential for significant icing across the southeast
third of northern lower Michigan. Unfortunately, this exact
delineation between snow, sleet, freezing rain, and just plain rain
will likely continue to remain very "fluid," with exact placement of
these different precipitation corridors likely not fully realized
until the event is actually unfolding. Understand though, this
continues to have the potential to be a very high impact event,
especially wherever that freezing rain corridor will reside.
Finally, may even see some thunder potential as well later Sunday
into Sunday night...especially if some of the latest more aggressive
northern storm track outcomes are realized. Marginal severe weather
wording down near Saginaw Bay continues, highlighting gusty winds as
the main concern.
A bit of a different story across eastern upper Michigan, with
latest trends showing northward surging moist advection/isentropic
upglide corridor stalling and pivoting across that region
Sunday...with frequent periods of 1 to 2 inch per hour snowfall
rates at times with deep vertical omega through the favored
dendritic growth layer. Forcing turns to one of deformation and
trowal dynamics Sunday night into early Monday...continuing periods
of very heavy snow. Snowfall totals north of the big bridge could be
downright impressive indeed by Monday morning...with snow amounts in
excess of 2 feet easily attainable by sunrise Monday. Gusty
northeast winds, at times over 30 mph, will result in blowing and
drifting snow...especially in those more open areas of central and
southern Chippewa County. Could easily see blizzard conditions at
times Sunday through Monday night across this area.
Deep low pressure will slowly pull off to our northeast during the
day Monday, sending what should be by then a decaying
deformation/trowal zone southeast back across the rest of northern
Michigan. A growing lake component in strong surge of cold air
advection on gusty northwest winds will help enhance snowfall rates
in those favored lake belts...likely bringing several more inches of
snow by Tuesday morning. Peak winds likely occur Monday as cold air
advection and tight pressure gradient become best aligned, resulting
in some blowing and drifting snow.
Not much time spent on the remainder of the forecast. Still looking
at cool conditions and periods of mostly light precipitation through
next week.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 157 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
VFR conditions continue through the rest of this afternoon, with
a burst of snow expected this evening and overnight. Expect a
swath of MVFR CIGs with 3/4 to 2SM VSBYs, locally lower at times in
heavier snows. Snow begins generally between 5 and 9Z for most,
mixing with sleet or freezing rain across KMBL. Some LLWS
possible for KTVC and KMBL later tonight into early Sunday as
well. CIGs gradually lower to IFR or lower at times later
Sunday and Sunday night.
&&
.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Winter Storm Warning from 2 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday for
MIZ016>018-020>022-099.
Winter Weather Advisory from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday for
MIZ023>030.
Winter Weather Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT
Sunday for MIZ031>036-041-042.
Blizzard Warning from 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday for
MIZ086-087-095-096.
Winter Storm Warning from 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday for
MIZ088-097-098.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday for
LHZ345>349.
Gale Warning from 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday for LMZ323-
341-342-344>346.
Gale Warning from 8 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday for LSZ321-
322.
&&
DISCUSSION...MSB
AVIATION...JLDHazardous weather outlook, Mar 14, 2:04 PM EDT, 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gaylord MI 204 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-151815- 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- 204 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and Northern Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Moderate to heavy snowfall spreads across Northern Michigan tonight. Please see the latest Winter Weather Headlines for additional details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. A high impact winter storm will continue across portions of Northern Michigan Sunday through Monday. Significant snow and ice accumulations are possible, along with very gusty winds. Please see the latest Winter Weather Headlines for additional details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated, but any reports of ice, sleet, and/or snow are appreciated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord. LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-151815- 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- 204 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No impactful weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Gale force winds are expected Sunday through Tuesday morning. Please see the latest gale warnings for additional details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 14, 11:00 AM EDT, 3 hours 11 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1100 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0958 AM Snow 1 N Cedarville 46.00N 84.36W
03/14/2026 E11.0 Inch Mackinac MI Public
Relayed report from MQT via social media, 11
inches of snow in Cedarville on Friday the
13th and through the night.
&&
JLDThe office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2:55 AM EDT | Winter Storm Warning | APX | Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet, Leelanau and 3 more | 41 hr |
| Mar 14, 3:00 AM EDT | Gale Watch | APX | 11 hr | |
| Mar 14, 1:25 PM EDT | Blizzard Warning | APX | Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet, Leelanau, Mackinac | 62 hr |
| Mar 14, 1:25 PM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Benzie, Crawford, Gladwin and 10 more | 44 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.