Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
227 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-121830-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
227 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Flooding along the Maple River near Maple Rapids will continue
through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Accumulating snowfall is possible from Thursday night into Friday
across Central Lower Michigan. Winds gusting to 55-60 mph are also
possible Thursday night and Friday.
Another system over the weekend may bring additional snow and
freezing rain to the area on Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
417 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-122030-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
417 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A mix of snow and freezing rain will linger through tonight across
the area. See the latest winter weather headlines for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Accumulating snow and gusty winds are expected Thursday night into
Friday.
Another wintry system is expected to impact the Midwest Saturday
night through Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated, but any reports of ice,
sleet, and/or snow are appreciated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-121945-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
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-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect tonight around the Thumb. See
latest Marine Weather Message for more information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Thursday afternoon
around the Thumb. A Gale Watch is also in effect for all waters
Friday. See latest Marine Weather Message for more information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
KDK
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
210 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-121915-
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-
210 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Isolated thunderstorms ending over southern Lake Michigan this
morning.
Gale Warning in effect this afternoon and evening. Northwesterly
gales are expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Wednesday
A Gale Watch is in effect for Thursday evening into Friday night.
Brisk southerly winds will develop Thursday night and shift
westerly on Friday. A few gusts to storm force are possible on
Friday.
Gales are likely again this weekend.
A colder airmass behind low pressure may lead to a round of heavy
freezing spray Sunday night into Monday as the strong winds and
higher waves linger.
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www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1032 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
LMZ043-046-121445-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1032 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely for much of this
period. Gales are possible Thursday night into Friday.
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