Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:40 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Transition to wet snow this morning... As colder temperatures arrive across northern Michigan this morning, a transition from rain to wet snow is expected. Snow could fall locally heavy at times through the morning hours. While snow accumulation is expected to be minimal, generally under an inch, pockets of reduced visibilities and slick roads are possible. Snow will diminish from west to east early this afternoon.
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:51 AM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest waves around 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:38 AM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure outdoor objects. &&
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