In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 7:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 6:00 AM
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
What:
Frequent northwest storm force gusts of 50 to 55 kt and
waves 17 to 22 ft expected. The highest gusts are expected
later tonight into Monday afternoon.
Where:
All Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
When:
Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.
Impacts:
Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 6:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 3:00 PM
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
What:
West storm force winds to 55 kt and significant waves to
18 ft occasionally to 23 ft expected.
Where:
Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.
When:
Until 3 PM CST Monday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN
Gary to Burns Harbor IN
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 7:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 10:00 PM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
For the Storm Warning, northeast becoming northerly
winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 15 to 20 ft
expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels.
Where:
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, Eagle River to
Manitou Island MI, Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper
Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian
border including Isle Royale National Park and Lake Superior
from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM
off shore to the US/Canadian Border.
When:
For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM
EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM to
10 PM EST Monday.
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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 1:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 10:00 PM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
For the Storm Warning, northeast becoming northerly
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft
expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels.
Where:
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage.
When:
For the Storm Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.
For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 2 PM to 10 PM EST
Monday.
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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 10:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 10:00 PM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
For the Storm Warning, northeast becoming northerly
winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 21 to 26 ft
expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels.
Where:
Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior.
When:
For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 3 AM to
10 PM EST Monday.
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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
Portage Lake to Huron Island MI to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays
Huron Islands to Marquette MI
Marquette to Munising MI
Munising to Grand Marais MI
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 1:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 10:00 PM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
Northeast becoming northerly winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
Where:
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island
Passage.
When:
From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 7:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 PM
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
What:
West winds increasing to 25 to 40 knots with gusts up
to 50 knot storms. Waves 3 to 6 feet building to 15 to 20 feet
by Monday afternoon.
Where:
Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
When:
From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Winds will be slow to recede Monday
night so a period of gales and then small craft threshold wind
continue into Tuesday.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI
Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 1:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
What:
Expect sustained winds up to 42 knots from the west
with gusts up to 50 knots. The largest significant waves will
be 21 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 30 feet.
Where:
Portions of Lake Huron.
When:
The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST Monday
with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Wind direction will veer from SW Monday
morning to NW by Monday afternoon.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI
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
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 1:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
What:
During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to
42 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 50 knots. The
largest significant waves will be 21 feet with a potential
maximum wave height of 30 feet. During the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
Where:
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond
5NM off shore.
When:
The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST Monday
with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Monday.
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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Wind direction will veer from SW Monday
morning to NW by Monday afternoon.
Instructions: 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 1:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
What:
During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to 37
knots from the west with gusts up to 50 knots expected. During
the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.
Where:
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.
When:
The maximum winds are expected around 7 AM EST Monday
with the largest waves expected around.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water
levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Additional Details:
Wind direction will veer from SW Monday
morning to NW by Monday afternoon.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
Areas Impacted:
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
What:
During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to
41 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 49 knots. The
largest significant waves will be 18 feet with a potential
maximum wave height of 26 feet. During the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
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:
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.
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage
vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
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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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 12:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
What:
Northwest winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55
knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.
Where:
St Joseph to Manistee.
When:
From midnight tonight to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
St Joseph to South Haven MI
South Haven to Holland MI
Holland to Grand Haven MI
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI
Whitehall to Pentwater MI
Pentwater to Manistee MI
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt increasing to 45 kt late. Seas 15 ft.
Rain and snow.
.MON...E wind 50 kt diminishing to 35 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 18 ft. Snow and rain.
.MON NIGHT...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. Snow and rain.
.TUE...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 10:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 9:00 PM
Issued by NWS Cleveland OH
What:
For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots
with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 11 to 16 feet expected.
For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up
to 55 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.
Where:
The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from
Geneva-on-the-Lake OH to Buffalo NY.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST Monday.
For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY
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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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 8:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 7:00 PM
Issued by NWS Cleveland OH
What:
For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots
with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected.
For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up
to 55 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.
Where:
The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to
Geneva-on-the-Lake OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from
Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM EST Monday. For
the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Vermilion to Avon Point OH
Avon Point to Willowick OH
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH
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
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 5:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Yakutat Bay
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain in the evening. Snow.
Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...E wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray in the
morning. Snow.
.MON NIGHT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Snow.
.TUE...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. S swell. Rain and
snow.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Yakutat Bay
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What:
Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 16 feet expected.
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 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
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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Storm Warning
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 55 kts from the north and highest
waves around 19 feet expected.
Where:
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse
Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge
including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand
Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and
Manistee to Point Betsie MI.
When:
From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI
Manistee to Point Betsie MI
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Storm Warning
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 50 kts from the north and highest
waves around 7 feet expected.
Where:
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.
When:
From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What:
Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest
waves around 15 feet expected.
Where:
Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
Iroquois MI.
When:
From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What:
Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the north and highest
waves around 8 feet expected.
Where:
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing
Bay.
When:
From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay
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Storm Warning
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 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
waves 7 to 10 ft expected.
Where:
Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sturgeon Bay, and Central Bay of Green Bay.
When:
From midnight tonight to midnight CST Monday night.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
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Storm Warning
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 Storm Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.
Where:
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.
When:
For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM
CST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 9 PM
this evening to 9 PM CST Monday.
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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 11:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 9:00 PM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
What:
Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet
expected.
Where:
The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach.
When:
From 11 AM to 9 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 1:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 12:00 AM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
What:
West winds to 50 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected.
Where:
The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from
Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River.
When:
From 1 PM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY
Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY
Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River
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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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 8:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 9:00 PM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
What:
Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet
expected.
Where:
The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
When:
From 8 AM to 9 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Ripley to Dunkirk NY
Dunkirk to Buffalo NY
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 5:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Yakutat Bay
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...E wind 45 kt. Gusts to 60 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt increasing to 50 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow
and rain.
.MON...E gale to 45 kt. Out of Disenchantment Bay, gusts to
55 kt in the morning. Seas 14 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON NIGHT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Yakutat Bay
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 3:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 50 kt. Gusts to 65 kt out of the Copper River Delta.
Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 50 kt. Gusts to 70 kt out of the Copper River Delta.
Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 50 kt. Gusts to 70 kt out of the Copper River Delta
diminishing to 60 kt in the afternoon. Seas 13 ft. Rain. Freezing
spray.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 3:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 50 kt. Seas 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 50 kt diminishing to 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Barren Islands East
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 3:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 45 kt. Seas 15 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 17 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 50 kt diminishing to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede
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Storm Warning
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Valdez Arm
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 5:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 45 kt. Seas 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 50 kt. Seas 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 50 kt diminishing to 40 kt late. Seas 19 ft.
Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 3:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 50 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 50 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 50 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Valdez Narrows
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 5:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 45 kt, except N wind 25 kt S end of Strait.
Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 50 kt, except N wind 40 kt S end of Strait.
Seas 20 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 50 kt. S end of Strait, N wind 40 kt diminishing
to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Shelikof Strait
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 5:00 AM - Sunday, Dec 28 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Gusts to 55 kt after midnight. Seas 4 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...N wind 50 kt. Gusts to 60 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Valdez Narrows
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Storm Warning
In effect from Saturday, Dec 27 2025 4:00 PM - Sunday, Dec 28 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 50 kt. Gusts to 65 kt out of the
Copper River Delta. Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 50 kt. Gusts to 65 kt out of the
Copper River Delta. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
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Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 5:00 AM - Sunday, Dec 28 2025 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...N wind 50 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
