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High Wind Warning
Issued: 2:01 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 60 mph expected, become west late this afternoon with isolated gusts to 65 mph. * WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 12:45 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with gusts up to 48 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...During the Gale Warning, low to medium confidence in a period of storm force gusts between 4 PM and 9 PM today. Highest gusts are expected along the shoreline. A short fused upgrade to a Storm Warning is possible as observations warrant. During the Low Water Advisory, strong west to southwest winds will cause water levels across the western basin to fall 1 to 2 feet below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 6 inches below low water datum. 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. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
Low Water Advisory
Issued: 12:45 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with gusts up to 48 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...During the Gale Warning, low to medium confidence in a period of storm force gusts between 4 PM and 9 PM today. Highest gusts are expected along the shoreline. A short fused upgrade to a Storm Warning is possible as observations warrant. During the Low Water Advisory, strong west to southwest winds will cause water levels across the western basin to fall 1 to 2 feet below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 6 inches below low water datum. 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. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
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