Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
351 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ043-046-090500-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0076.251209T0300Z-251210T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.A.0013.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
351 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 knots and
waves 7 to 12 feet possible.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 10 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Andersen
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
337 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ844>846-090445-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0108.251209T0000Z-251210T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.A.0015.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-
337 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 knots and
waves 6 to 11 feet possible.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Grand Haven.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
10 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
235 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ740>743-090445-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0110.251209T0300Z-251209T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0020.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
235 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt
and significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to
12 ft possible.
* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
noon CST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
235 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ744-745-090445-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0110.251209T0300Z-251209T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0020.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
235 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt
and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For
the Gale Watch, west gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12
ft occasionally to 16 ft possible.
* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
3 PM CST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
223 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ643>646-090430-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0108.251209T0100Z-251209T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
223 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. Waves 3 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
351 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ043-046-090500-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0076.251209T0300Z-251210T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.A.0013.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
351 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 knots and
waves 7 to 12 feet possible.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 10 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Andersen
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
337 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ844>846-090445-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0108.251209T0000Z-251210T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.A.0015.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-
337 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 knots and
waves 6 to 11 feet possible.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Grand Haven.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
10 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
235 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ740>743-090445-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0110.251209T0300Z-251209T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0020.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
235 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt
and significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to
12 ft possible.
* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
noon CST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
235 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ744-745-090445-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0110.251209T0300Z-251209T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0020.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
235 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt
and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For
the Gale Watch, west gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12
ft occasionally to 16 ft possible.
* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
3 PM CST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
223 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-090430-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0028.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
223 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For Tuesday night, southwest to west winds around 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 12 ft possible. For
Wednesday, northwest to north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 to 40 kt and waves 10 to 14 ft possible.
* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
357 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-092200-
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-
357 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Gusty south to southwest winds are expected later this evening
through tonight. A Gale Warning is in effect for the northern half
of the open waters.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday
Winds may reach gale force again Tuesday night into Wednesday. A
Gale Watch is in effect for the southern half of the open waters.
Additional gales may occur Friday into Saturday. Freezing spray
may develop with these late week gales.
$$
Sheppard
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
357 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ643>646-092200-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
357 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for gusty south to southwest
winds and building waves.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday
The Small Craft Advisory continues through Tuesday morning.
Additional rounds of gusty winds and high waves will be possible
Tuesday night into Wednesday again again late week into the
weekend.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
357 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-092200-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
357 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Light snow is expected tonight, transitioning to patchy freezing
drizzle into early Tuesday morning. Snow accumulations of a trace
to half an inch are possible for most areas, with up to an inch
possible towards east central Wisconsin. The freezing drizzle may
cause a thin glaze of ice as well.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday
Freezing drizzle may continue through the Tuesday morning commute
before ending.
A wintry mix is expected to develop Tuesday evening, with slick
spots on area roads possible due to continued cold pavement
temperatures. Wintry mix will transition to light snow into
Wednesday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of
central and east central Wisconsin, and may be extended further
south depending on the exact system track.
Additional rounds of snowfall are then possible through the end of
the work week, but confidence in timing is much lower.
An arctic airmass is expected this upcoming weekend, with wind
chills as cold as -15 to -25 for the overnight and early morning
hours.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
400 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-092100-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
400 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 /300 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Cold wind chill temperatures around zero can be expected tonight.
Light snowfall possible mainly north of US-30 with accumulations less
than 1 inch and minimal impacts expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Cold wind chill temperatures around zero are expected Tuesday early
morning and Friday morning with colder values expected Saturday
morning with values ranging from about 0 to -10 degrees.
Periods of rain/snow mix with the potential for some freezing rain
initially with the onset of precipitation Tuesday night. The wintry
mix would also make for slippery road conditions for Tuesday night
through Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
400 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ043-046-092100-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
400 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
Gale Watch.
$$
Andersen
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
204 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ740>745-092015-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
204 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Hazardous conditions for small craft.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Tuesday and Wednesday...
Gale force winds and very hazardous waves.
Thursday through Sunday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
358 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LMZ844>849-090900-
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-
358 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Winds and waves will increase this afternoon and create hazardous
conditions through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Winds and waves will continue to create hazardous conditions
for much of the period through next weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
358 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-090900-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
358 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Light snow is expected to develop across most of the area tonight.
Areas toward Ludington will see a few inches of snow that will
cause snow covered and slick roads.
There is a chance of some freezing drizzle developing late
tonight that could produce a light glaze on roads and make them
slick.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Roads are likely to be slick for most of the area Tuesday morning
with a fresh layer of snow and some freezing drizzle possible.
Snow will spread in over the area Tuesday evening, and cause roads
to become or continue to be slick across the area. The snow will
continue across Central Lower with a few inches of accumulations
likely. Areas along and south of I-96 are likely see precipitation
change to rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, before
changing back to snow Wednesday afternoon. Any roads that are wet
Wednesday will freeze up again late Wednesday as temperatures
fall.
Additional periods of light snow are likely off and on Thursday
through next weekend that could cause impacts to travel at times.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
