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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 8:48 AM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:48 AM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 8:37 AM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with near blizzard conditions possible. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. &&
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