Partly sunny and breezy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures steady around 63 or slowly falling...except temperatures steady around 58 or slowly falling near Lake Huron. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph...turning to west. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Partly cloudy during the early evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows 38 to 42. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph...except winds as high as 30 mph near Lake Huron...turning to west. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy and breezy. Scattered showers. Highs 50 to 54. West winds 15 to 25 mph...with gusts to 35 mph through late afternoon...becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph...with gusts to 30 mph late. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Mostly cloudy...becoming partly cloudy toward daybreak. A chance of light rain showers. Near record lows 35 to 39. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph...with gusts to 30 mph mainly before midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy during the morning. Partly sunny during the afternoon. Highs 57 to 61. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph...turning to west...then becoming light and variable.
There are currently no warnings or advisories for this location.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 9:00 am EDT on May 19, 2008
... May 17th through the 23rd is National safe boating week...
May 17th through the 23rd is National safe boating week. Weather can make for an enjoyable boating experience... although the sudden emergence of dark clouds... gusty winds... and lightning can turn a days pleasure into a time of distress. During National safe boating week... noaas National Weather Service will give some tips... as prepared by the National safe boating Council... on how to keep your pleasure and safety to a maximum.
After setting out...
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio all hazards. You know the weather... it changes! The change often occurs out of your sight and may be headed your way. Marine warnings and updated forecasts are broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio all hazards... alerting you to changes in the weather that may require you to take action.
Watch for signs of approaching storms...
** dark... threatening clouds which may foretell a squall or thunderstorm. ** A steady increase in wind or sea. ** Lightning flashes.
The National safe boating Council and noaas National Weather Service remind boaters that heavy static on your am radio may be an indication of nearby thunderstorm activity. If a thunderstorm approaches... head for shore... if possible. Once ashore... get out of your boat and away from the water... finding sturdy shelter immediately.
If a thunderstorm catches you afloat... remember that gusty winds as well as lightning pose a threat to safety.
** Put on your personal floatation device. ** Stay below deck if possible. ** Keep away from metal objects that are not grounded to the boats protection system. ** Do not touch more than one grounded object at a time.
