Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
351 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
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St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
351 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Winds and waves will continue to cause hazardous conditions out on
the lake through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Winds and waves will continue to cause hazardous conditions much
of the time through next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
351 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
351 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a chance of some light freezing drizzle toward daybreak
on Saturday, mainly along and south of I-96.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A couple of systems will move through the area between Monday
night and Wednesday. These systems could produce enough snow
accumulations to cause some impacts to driving.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
316 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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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-
316 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Gale force winds will persist across the north half of Lake
Michigan through mid-morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Gusty winds are expected at times next week any may occasionally
reach gale force.
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www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
405 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
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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-
405 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Small Craft Advisories are in effect through the Saginaw Bay to
Harbor Beach. Please see the marine forecast for additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Small Craft Advisories are in effect through the Saginaw Bay to
Harbor Beach through Saturday morning. Please see the marine
forecast for additional details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
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You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
AM
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
405 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
405 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a chance for light snow mixed with a low chance for periodic
freezing drizzle late tonight through Saturday morning. A dusting of
snowfall will be possible with any snow accumulation.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
There is a chance for light accumulating snowfall on Sunday morning.
Snowfall accumulations are expected to range from a dusting up to
around one inch.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
309 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
309 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Gales are expected on Lake Michigan and Whitefish Point this
morning. Freezing spray will also continue to impact mariners.
Freezing spray will impact mariners tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
No hazards at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
309 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
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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-
309 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Accumulating snow expected to continue across eastern Upper
Michigan and the Straits region of northern Lower Michigan today.
Gusty southwest winds will result in considerable blowing and
drifting snow. See ongoing Winter Weather Advisory for details.
Additional 1-3 inches of widespread light to moderate snow
expected tonight over NW lower. Slick roads and brief drops in
visibilities could be seen.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Additional accumulating snow this weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways:
Online: weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
407 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
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New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-
407 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
No hazardous weather is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
Small Craft Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
407 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
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216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-052115-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
407 PM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /307 PM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Cold temperatures near zero and wind chill readings below zero are
expected tonight into early Friday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Cold temperatures near zero and wind chill readings below zero are
expected Friday morning and again Monday and Tuesday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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