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Location: Russell Island, MI
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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 7:54 PM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
Detroit River...
Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion)...
St. Clair River...

At 354 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds up to 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from 9 nm northwest of Wyandotte to near
Grosse Ile to 8 nm east of Monroe Harbor, moving northeast at 50
knots.

strong thunderstorms will be near...
The Ambassador Bridge and Wyandotte around 400 PM EDT.
Belle Isle around 405 PM EDT.
St. Clair Shores and Grosse Pointe around 410 PM EDT.
Mt Clemens Harbor Of Refuge and Metro Beach Metropark Marina
around 420 PM EDT.
St Clair Flats Old Channel Light and New Baltimore around 425 PM
EDT.
Algonac around 435 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by strong thunderstorms include Gibraltar.

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 these storms pass.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:30 PM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following
areas, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Oakland,
Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and
Wayne.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks
and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 1 to 3 inches of rain fell this morning across southeast
Michigan, leading to rises in area rivers and reports of
minor flooding. A second round of rain is expected this
afternoon and evening, with potential for additional amounts
to reach or exceed one inch. The primary concerns are for
additional rises in rivers and areal flooding, although
localized flash flooding cannot be entirely ruled out.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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