| NWS Forecast for: Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI (LEZ444) Issued by: National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, MI Last Update: 934 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 |  |
Rest Of Tonight: South winds to 30 knots becoming southwest 20 to 25 knots early in the morning. Isolated gusts to 35 to 40 knot gales. Mostly cloudy this evening becoming partly cloudy. showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms this evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally around 7 feet. Thursday: West winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 20 knots early in the afternoon. Partly cloudy until late afternoon becoming mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers early in the morning. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Waves occasionally around 7 feet. Thursday Night: West winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the late evening and overnight. Clear. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Friday: West winds 10 to 15 knots. Sunny. Waves 2 feet or less. see lake erie open lake forecast for days 3 through 5. the water temperature at belle isle is 64 degrees. | |
| Zone Forecast: Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI (LEZ444) | |
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