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Gale Watch
Issued: 7:00 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northeast and highest waves around 15 feet possible. * 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 Sunday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 6:55 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Ice accumulations in excess of one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
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