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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:06 AM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 knots veering to the northwest. Waves 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will surge through this nearshore waters this morning which will bring gale force winds. This will likely occur between 6am and 10am. Winds will shift to the northwest into the midday hours and another push of gale force winds will work through the nearshore waters. Waves will build to around 10 feet today. 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: 7:08 AM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Wind gusts to 55 mph are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts will sweep from west to east across the area this morning. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph will be possible. The highest gusts will likely begin around 600am along the Lake Michigan shoreline and sweep east during the morning hours reaching Lansing and Jackson as early as 900am. Strong winds will occur throughout the day, but the highest gusts will likely occur a couple hours either side of daybreak, which will coincide with the passage of a cold front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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