Active Weather Alerts
Gale Warning
Issued: 2:50 PM Nov. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. * 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...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:46 PM Nov. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...Very Low Visibility at times with Lake Effect Snow Showers... Numerous snow showers across northern Michigan, combined with gusty northwest winds of 30 mph, will create brief periods of very low visibility through this afternoon. Although snow accumulations may be relatively minor in most areas, the areas of very low visibility will create hazardous travel at times. If traveling across northern Michigan through this afternoon, be prepared for low visibility areas and hazardous conditions. Turn your headlights on and slow down.
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