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Gale Warning
Issued: 7:59 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 49 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 AM 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...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: 7:59 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 49 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 AM 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...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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:25 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM EDT Friday. * 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. &&
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