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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 4:49 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GUSTY SHOWERS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Detroit River... Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion)... Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI... St. Clair River... At 1245 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated showers, capable of producing winds in excess of 50 knots. A peak wind gust of 62 knots was observed inland in Ann Arbor. These showers were located along a line extending from 21 nm west of Lexington to 11 nm west of St. Clair Shores to 12 nm west of Luna Pier, moving east at 30 knots. A Gale Warning remains in effect through early Saturday morning with occasional storm force gusts. Showers will be near... St. Clair Shores, The Ambassador Bridge, and Wyandotte around 1255 PM EDT. Elizabeth Park Marina, Belle Isle, Luna Pier, Gibraltar, Woodland Beach, and Detroit Beach around 100 PM EDT. Mt Clemens Harbor Of Refuge, New Baltimore, Metro Beach Metropark Marina, Grosse Pointe, Bolles Harbor Of Refuge, Monroe Harbor, Lake Erie Metropark Harbor, Grosse Ile, Stony Point, and Estral Beach around 105 PM EDT. Detroit River Light around 110 PM EDT. St Clair Flats Old Channel Light around 115 PM EDT. Algonac and St. Clair around 125 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by showers include Woodland Beach, Stony Point, Gibraltar, Estral Beach, and Detroit Beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds in excess of 50 knots and locally higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these showers pass. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 2:01 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 60 mph expected, become west late this afternoon with isolated gusts to 65 mph. * WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 12:45 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with gusts up to 48 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 AM EDT Friday. * 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...During the Gale Warning, low to medium confidence in a period of storm force gusts between 4 PM and 9 PM today. Highest gusts are expected along the shoreline. A short fused upgrade to a Storm Warning is possible as observations warrant. During the Low Water Advisory, strong west to southwest winds will cause water levels across the western basin to fall 1 to 2 feet below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 6 inches below low water datum. 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: 12:45 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with gusts up to 48 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 AM EDT Friday. * 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...During the Gale Warning, low to medium confidence in a period of storm force gusts between 4 PM and 9 PM today. Highest gusts are expected along the shoreline. A short fused upgrade to a Storm Warning is possible as observations warrant. During the Low Water Advisory, strong west to southwest winds will cause water levels across the western basin to fall 1 to 2 feet below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 6 inches below low water datum. 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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