Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac, MI
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac, MI
195 WHUS73 KDTX 270459 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 1159 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 LEZ444-271515- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251128T0900Z/ /O.CON.KDTX.LO.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251128T0900Z/ Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- 1159 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with gusts up to 41 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EST Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 9 PM, the water level at Toledo is at 41 inches below low water datum. Water levels on the western Lake Erie basin will remain low through Thursday. The critical mark for safe navigation is five inches below low water datum. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LHZ422-271515- /O.EXT.KDTX.LO.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251127T1500Z/ /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251128T1500Z/ Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- 1159 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 33 knots from the west with gusts up to 44 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EST Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of midnight, the water level at Essexville was 24 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 10 inches below low water datum. Water levels are forecast to gradually rise early Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LHZ361-362-271515- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251128T1200Z/ Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- 1159 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 17 feet. * 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 2 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ363-462-271515- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251128T1500Z/ Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- 1159 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 35 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EST Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ421-441-271515- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251128T1500Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- 1159 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 35 knots from the west with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EST Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ442-443-463-464-271515- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251128T1500Z/ Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore- 1159 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 35 knots from the west with gusts up to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet. * WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore and Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EST Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LCZ460-271515- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251128T0900Z/ Lake St Clair- 1159 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the west with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Lake St Clair. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EST Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ KGK