Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1057 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-271600-
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-
1057 AM EST Wed Nov 26 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.
Storm force wind gusts are expected at times across parts of
northern Lake Michigan near Sleeping Bear Dunes and south this
evening and tonight. Gale force winds are likely across the
remaining nearshore waters this afternoon through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Gale force winds are expected Thanksgiving day into Thanksgiving
night.
.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
1057 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-271600-
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-
1057 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A high impact lake effect snow event will commence across
northwest lower and eastern upper Michigan this evening into
tonight. High snowfall amounts and strong wind gusts will lead to
significant drops in visibility, blowing and drifting snow, and
dangerous holiday travel at times. Please see the latest winter
storm warnings, winter weather advisories, and wind advisories for
more details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
A high impact lake effect snow event will continue across
northwest lower and eastern upper Michigan Thanksgiving day
through Friday. High snowfall amounts and strong wind gusts will
lead to significant drops in visibility, blowing and drifting
snow, and localized dangerous holiday travel. Please see the
latest winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories, and wind
advisories for more details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter reports of snowfall amounts and conditions are
encouraged.
For more information visit
http://weather.gov/gaylord/reportingweather.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
521 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
LMZ844>849-271030-
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-
521 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Gales will increase to storm force winds of 50 knots this morning
which will push wave heights into the 14 to 20 foot range.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Gales are likely late tonight through Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
521 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-271030-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
521 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Strong winds are expected Today and tonight gusting to between 45
and 60 mph across the area. The highest gusts will occur towards
Lake Michigan. Power outages are very possible with this magnitude
of wind.
Snow showers will commence this morning towards the middle to end
of the morning commute. The heaviest snow will occur this
afternoon and evening. The combination of falling snow and strong
winds will cause near whiteout conditions at times. Those
traveling Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day should be prepared to
encounter winter travel conditions across Western Lower Michigan.
Travel will be slowed and slippery conditions will develop.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Periods of lake effect snow are expected through Thursday into
early Friday.
Another accumulating snow event is possible for Saturday into
Sunday. Many areas may see accumulations of at least 3 inches.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
506 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-271015-
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-
506 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Gale Warnings are in effect for all marine zones through Friday,
with high-end gales possible. Low water advisories are also in
effect for inner Saginaw Bay and western Lake Erie. Please refer to
the latest Marine Weather Message (MWW) for more information.
Numerous lake effect snow showers expected this evening and
overnight, with embedded snow squalls possible. Snow accumulations of
a dusting to 3 inches possible by Thursday afternoon, with locally
higher amounts possible in the Thumb.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
There is a chance for accumulating snowfall Saturday night into
Sunday as a low pressure system tracks across Lower Michigan.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated. However, spotter reports of
snow accumulation would be greatly appreciated.
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You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
MV
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
506 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-271015-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
506 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Wind Advisory is in effect today and tonight. Refer to the latest
urgent weather message for additional information.
Numerous lake effect snow showers expected this evening and
overnight, with embedded snow squalls possible. Snow accumulations of
a dusting to 3 inches possible by Thursday afternoon, with locally
higher amounts possible in the Thumb.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
There is a chance for accumulating snowfall Saturday night into
Sunday as a low pressure system tracks across Lower Michigan.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated. However, spotter reports of
snow accumulation would be greatly appreciated.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
337 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
LMZ521-522-541>543-270945-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
337 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Gale force winds are expected through tonight. Northwest gales
from 35 to 45 knots are possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Gale force winds are expected through midday Thursday. Northwest
gales from 35 to 45 knots are possible.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
337 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-270945-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
337 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A winter storm will impact the region today. Heavy snow is
expected across north-central Wisconsin, with accumulations of 8
to 15 inches possible in Vilas County, locally higher in the
northwest corner of the county. Snowfall of 3 to 8 inches is
expected in Oneida, Forest, and Florence counties. Strong
northwest winds gusting 35 to 45 mph will cause significant
blowing and drifting snow, creating very difficult travel
conditions.
Light snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches combined with gusty
northwest winds 35 to 50 mph will create hazardous travel
conditions at times across central, east- central, and far
northeast Wisconsin today, and into tonight across the Door
Peninsula. Isolated power outages are possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Light lake effect snow will continue to lead to hazardous travel
over north-central Wisconsin on Thursday and Thursday night.
Confidence is increasing for accumulating snow across the region
on Saturday and Saturday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to forward snowfall measurements and wind
gusts greater than 40 mph to the National Weather Service in
Green Bay.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
333 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-270945-
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-
333 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Storm Warning is in effect for the southern two thirds of the
open waters today into tonight, with west storm force gusts to 50
knots. A Gale Warning is in effect for this area after the Storm
Warning expires, for northwest gales to 45 knots.
A Gale Warning is in effect across the northern third of the open
waters into tonight, for west to northwest gales to 45 knots.
High waves are expected during this period, especially over the
eastern portions of Lake Michigan.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
A Gale Warning is in effect into Thursday night and early Friday
morning, for northwest gales to 45 knots.
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www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
333 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
LMZ643>646-270945-
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-
333 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Storm force winds are anticipated over the nearshore waters with
the peak in winds expected between noon and 9pm this evening. A
storm warning is in effect until 9pm, followed up by a Gale
Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Strong west to northwest winds are expected into Thursday. A Gale
Warning is in effect. Gusty winds may linger Thursday night
before subsiding.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
333 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-270945-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
333 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of southern Wisconsin today
for gusts up to 50 MPH.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect today for areas mainly
north of Madison and Milwaukee. Light snow accumulations are
expected, with highest accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible
north of Interstate 94. Blowing snow will cause reduced
visibility.
Wind chills in the single digits tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Another potential for accumulating snow is possible this weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
317 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
LMZ221-248-250-270830-
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
317 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Northwest gales to 45 knots are expected today through tonight.
See the latest Nearshore Zone Forecast and Marine Weather Message
for additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Northwest gales to 40 knots are expected to continue into
Thanksgiving Day. See the latest Nearshore Zone Forecast and
Marine Weather Message for additional details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
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TAP
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
317 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-270830-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
317 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 /217 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Northeast becoming north and eventually northwest gales to 45
knots are expected across Lake Superior today and tonight. Storm
Force Winds to 50 knots are also expected across the central lake
at times today. See the latest Open Lake Forecast and Marine
Weather Message for additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Northwest gales to 45 knots continue across mainly the eastern
half of the lake. See the latest Open Lake Forecast and Marine
Weather Message for additional details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
317 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-270830-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
317 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 /217 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Heavy and blowing snow continue to impact the western third and
spread into the north central and eastern U.P. late today through
tonight. Snowfall could accumulate at 1+ inch per hour for
several hours, and with blowing snow further reducing
visibilities, traveling will be very difficult to impossible at
times. See the latest Winter Weather Message for additional
details.
Minor lakeshore flooding and beach erosion is possible across the
lakeshore of Gogebic, Ontonagon, northern Houghton, Keweenaw,
Marquette, Alger, and Luce counties today and tonight. See the
latest Lakeshore Flood Advisories for additional information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Lake effect snow and wind will continue to impact the
Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Heavy and blowing snow will make
travel very difficult to nearly impossible at times. Travelers and
interested parties should continue to monitor the forecast and
make appropriate changes to plans in response to hazardous winter
conditions. See the latest Winter Weather Message for additional
details.
Minor lakeshore flooding and beach erosion is possible across the
Lake Superior shorelines of Keweenaw, Marquette, Alger, and Luce
counties Thanksgiving Day into late Thursday night. See the latest
Lakeshore Flood Advisories for additional details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to submit snowfall reports to the National
Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through social
media.
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