Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ878) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ878)
Issued by: National Weather Service Grand Rapids, MI
Last Update: 1001 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
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Tonight: South winds 20 to 30 kt becoming west after midnight diminishing to 15 to 25 kt late. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft.

Friday: West winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest 15 to 25 kt. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft.

Friday Night: Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Saturday: Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt becoming south to 30 kt. Chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 ft building to 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.

Saturday Night: Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt becoming west 10 to 20 kt. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers overnight. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft.

Sunday: Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. Showers in the morning. Waves 3 to 5 ft.

Sunday Night: West winds 10 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Monday: West winds 10 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Tuesday: Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 3 ft.







Zone Forecast: Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ878)

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