Isolated Severe Storms Possible Today; Hazardous Beach Conditions

Strong to severe storms possible today; High swim risk for the beaches of Manistee, Benzie, and Western Mackinac Counties. Read More >

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High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Last Update: 8:36 am CDT Aug 26, 2026
Forecast Valid: 9am CDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 1, 2026

Today

SW wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Waves 3 to 5 ft.

Tonight

NW wind around 10 kt. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Waves around 2 ft.

Thursday

NNW wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday Night

NNE wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly clear. Waves around 1 ft.

Friday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Friday Night

SSE wind 5 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.

Saturday

SSW wind around 15 kt. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft building to 4 ft.

Saturday Night

S wind 15 to 20 kt. A chance of showers. Waves 4 to 5 ft.

Sunday

S wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. A chance of showers. Waves 5 to 7 ft.

*Notices:

This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.