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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:57 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...CAUTIOUS TRAVEL IS ADVISED FOR REDUCED VISIBILITIES DUE TO SNOW SHOWERS THIS EVENING... WEATHER... * Intermittent snow showers will impact Southeast Michigan during the evening commute. * A dusting of snow may be possible mainly on grassy surfaces through 6pm. * West winds around 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Air temperatures now between 32 and 35 degrees will fall into the upper 20s after 5pm. IMPACTS... * Rapid fluctuations of visibility are likely. Visibilities may briefly be near zero at times. * Roadways, bridges and overpasses may become icy as temperatures fall this evening. && PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...; * The combination of falling snow and cold temperatures will; result in variable traffic rates throughout the county.; Motorists are urged to use caution and account for the variable; driving conditions by allowing extra time.; * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:32 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds becoming west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 1:44 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the west with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 PM EDT Monday with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:00 AM EDT this morning, the water level at Essexville was 3 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 10 inches below low water datum. Southwesterly winds increase through the morning further reducing water levels to near 2 feet below low water datum. Wind shift to the northwest early this evening should allow water levels to rebound to above the critical mark tonight. 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. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
Low Water Advisory
Issued: 1:44 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the west with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 PM EDT Monday with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:00 AM EDT this morning, the water level at Essexville was 3 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 10 inches below low water datum. Southwesterly winds increase through the morning further reducing water levels to near 2 feet below low water datum. Wind shift to the northwest early this evening should allow water levels to rebound to above the critical mark tonight. 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. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
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