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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:04 PM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * 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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 8:48 PM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches with the heaviest snowfall expected between the M-68 and M-72 corridors. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:44 PM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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