Active Weather Alerts
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 5:22 PM May. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island... Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore... Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border... Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary... At 119 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located 12 nm northeast of Presque Isle Light, moving east at 35 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. &&
Freeze Warning
Issued: 3:26 PM May. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:21 PM May. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 4 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 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:48 AM May. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Elevated fire danger across northern lower Michigan today... Combination of dry surface conditions, low afternoon relative humidity values, and gusty west to northwest winds will result in elevated fire danger conditions across northern lower Michigan today. Sustained winds of 10 to 18 mph with occasional gusts of 20 to 30 mph will be seen over northern Michigan late this morning through this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are expected over much of northern lower Michigan. These conditions could lead to rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see www.dnr.state.mi.us//.
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