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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:08 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the south, veering to west with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday. During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected around 8 AM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:08 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the south, veering to west with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday. During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected around 8 AM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:27 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
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