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 Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the
Storm Watch, north winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt
and waves 19 to 24 ft possible.
Where:
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon
to 4 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday evening
through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI
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Storm Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 10:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and waves 12 to 17 ft possible.
Where:
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon
to 4 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday evening
through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI
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Storm Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 10:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
waves 9 to 14 ft possible.
Where:
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.
When:
From Sunday evening through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
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
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Storm Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 10:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
waves 20 to 25 ft possible.
Where:
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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish
Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.
When:
From Sunday evening through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
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 Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 10:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and waves 21 to 26 ft possible.
Where:
Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising
MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish
Point MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon
to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday evening
through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Huron Islands to Marquette MI
Marquette to Munising MI
Munising to Grand Marais MI
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
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Storm Watch
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 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
waves 15 to 20 ft possible.
Where:
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River 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:
From Sunday evening through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River 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 Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 1:00 AM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
waves 4 to 7 ft possible.
Where:
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock
Island Passage.
When:
From late Sunday night through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage
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Storm Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 12:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 PM
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
What:
West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots.
Waves 4 to 8 feet Sunday night building to 12 to 18 feet Monday
afternoon.
Where:
Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
When:
From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Winds are forecast to remain gale force for
an additional 6 to 12 hours after this storm watch concludes
Monday evening.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI
Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI
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Storm Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 12:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 PM
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
What:
Northwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots
and waves 12 to 18 feet possible.
Where:
St Joseph to Manistee.
When:
From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of 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 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 25 to 35 kts with gusts up to 50 kts and
waves 5 to 9 ft possible.
Where:
Central Bay of Green Bay.
When:
From late Sunday night through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Freezing spray possible late Sunday night
through monday night.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of 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
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Storm 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 15
kts with gusts up to 20 kts and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For
the Storm Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kts with gusts up to
50 kts and waves 5 to 9 ft possible.
Where:
Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sturgeon Bay.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
to 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from late Sunday
night through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Freezing spray expected late Sunday night
through Monday night.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
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Storm Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 9:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 3:00 PM
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
What:
West winds to 50 kt and significant waves to 14 ft
occasionally to 18 ft possible.
Where:
Gary to Michigan City IN.
When:
From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Gary to Burns Harbor IN
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN
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Storm Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 9:00 PM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 10:00 AM
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
What:
West winds to 50 kt and significant waves to 7 ft
occasionally to 9 ft possible.
Where:
Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.
When:
From Sunday evening through Monday morning.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN
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Storm Watch
In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 10:00 PM
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 25
kts from the southeast and highest waves around 4 feet
expected. For the Storm Watch, Highest gusts up to 50 kts from
the north and highest waves around 14 feet possible.
Where:
Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
Iroquois MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
to 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from late Sunday
night through Monday evening.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI
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Storm 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 55 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 14 feet possible.
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 late Sunday night through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Storm force winds and hazardous highest waves could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of 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 Watch
In effect from Sunday, Dec 28 2025 9:00 PM - Tuesday, Dec 30 2025 6:00 AM
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
What:
Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
waves 13 to 18 ft possible.
Where:
All Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
When:
From Sunday evening through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Converted the Gale Watch to a Storm Watch
due to increasing potential for 50 kt wind gusts.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.
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
