In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 7:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 10:00 PM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
waves 7 to 12 ft possible.
Where:
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI
and Black River to Ontonagon MI.
When:
From Sunday evening through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI
Black River To Ontonagon MI
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 1:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft possible.
Where:
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI.
When:
From late Sunday night through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 12:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 12:00 AM
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20
kts with gusts up to 25 kts and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For
the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kts with gusts up to 45
kts and waves 4 to 7 ft possible.
Where:
Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to
Sheboygan.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
to 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday
night through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Freezing spray possible late Sunday night
through Monday night.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI
Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 12:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 12:00 AM
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
What:
Northwest winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts up to 40 kts
possible.
Where:
Southern Bay of Green Bay.
When:
From late Sunday night through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI
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Gale Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 6:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 9:00 PM
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
What:
For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.
Where:
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN.
When:
From Sunday evening through Monday evening.
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 can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Storm force gusts are possible between 3 AM
and 9 AM Monday. At this time it appears these would be of short
duration, but an upgrade to a Storm Warning may be necessary.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN
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Gale Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 6:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 9:00 PM
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
What:
Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 1 to 4 ft possible.
Where:
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Taconite
Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two
Harbors MN and Two Harbors to Duluth MN.
When:
From Sunday evening through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN
Two Harbors to Duluth MN
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Gale Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 6:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 9:00 PM
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
What:
For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.
Where:
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island
WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI
and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
When:
From Sunday evening through Monday evening.
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 can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI
Port Wing to Sand Island WI
Sand Island to Bayfield WI
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 7:00 AM - Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
What:
West winds to 45 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet possible.
Where:
The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River
to the Saint Lawrence River, and the nearshore waters of Lake
Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River.
When:
From Monday morning through late Tuesday night.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 7:00 AM - Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 knots
and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 45
knots and waves 16 to 21 feet possible.
Where:
The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
River to Mexico Bay.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late
Tuesday night.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY
Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY
Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 7:00 PM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
What:
West winds to 45 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet possible.
Where:
The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
When:
From late Sunday night through Tuesday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Ripley to Dunkirk NY
Dunkirk to Buffalo NY
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What:
Highest gusts up to 47 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 15 feet possible.
Where:
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge
including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel,
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI
Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon
Pt to Alabaster MI.
When:
From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.
Areas Impacted:
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island
St Ignace to False Detour Channel
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 1:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What:
Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest
waves around 7 feet possible.
Where:
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.
When:
From late Sunday night through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.
Areas Impacted:
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge
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Gale Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 9:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 9:00 PM
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. For
the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible.
Where:
Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon
to 9 AM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening
through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI
Port Washington to North Point Light WI
North Point Light to Wind Point WI
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 7:00 PM
Issued by NWS Cleveland OH
What:
West gales 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots and
waves 12 to 17 feet possible.
Where:
The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the Islands OH
to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from the
Islands OH to Buffalo NY.
When:
From late Sunday night through Tuesday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
The Islands to Vermilion OH
Vermilion to Avon Point OH
Avon Point to Willowick OH
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday
afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Once seas subside tonight, there should be
a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds
increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to
develop late Monday.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick
Island DE out 20 nm.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon
through Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Once seas subside tonight, there should be
a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds
increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to
develop late Monday.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
What:
West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
extremely rough waters possible.
Where:
Delaware Bay.
When:
From Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Once seas subside tonight, there should be
a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds
increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to
develop late Monday.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
out 20 nm.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through
Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Once seas subside tonight, there should be
a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds
increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to
develop late Monday.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 3:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi TX
What:
North winds up to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
seas 7 to 12 feet possible.
Where:
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
Nueces Bays, Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays, San Antonio,
Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays, Coastal waters from Baffin
Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Port
Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM, Waters from
Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from
Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
From late Sunday night through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Gale force winds and high seas will result in
dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or
damaged vessels.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre
Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays
Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays
San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 12:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, patches of dense fog will
reduce visibility to around 1 NM. For the Gale Watch, north
winds to around 35 kt and extremely rough bay waters possible.
Where:
Matagorda Bay.
When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday
afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
Areas Impacted:
Matagorda Bay
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 12:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
What:
North winds up to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft possible.
Where:
Portions of Gulf of America.
When:
From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Galveston Bay
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 7:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 12:00 PM
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
What:
Expect sustained winds to 30 knots from the northwest
with gusts to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will be
18 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 26 feet.
Where:
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque
Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle
Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore.
When:
The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST Monday
with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 12:00 PM
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
What:
Expect sustained winds to 35 knots from the northwest
with gusts to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11
feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet in ice free
areas toward the open waters of Lake Huron.
Where:
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay, Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
Bay Port MI, Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor Beach to
Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.
When:
The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST Monday
with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 7:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 12:00 PM
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
What:
Expect sustained winds to 30 knots from the west with
gusts to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet
with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet.
Where:
Lake St Clair.
When:
The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST Monday
with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion)
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Gale Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 12:00 PM
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
What:
Expect sustained winds to 35 knots from the northwest
with gusts to 45 knots. Low probability for brief storm force
gusts. The largest significant waves will be 20 feet with a
potential maximum wave height of 28 feet.
Where:
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond
5NM off shore, Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach
beyond 5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port
Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore and Lake Huron from Port Sanilac
to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore.
When:
The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST Monday
with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Areas Impacted:
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach 5NM Off Shore to the US/Canadian border
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border
