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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 1:50 AM Apr. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI... At 949 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds up to 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Bay City Liberty Harbor, moving northeast at 45 knots. Locations impacted include... Caseville, Bay City Liberty Harbor, and The Mouth Of The Saginaw River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds up to 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:34 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the southeast with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 AM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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