fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390542

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz345-290445-
straits of mackinac within 5 nm of mackinac bridge including
mackinac island-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.tonight...east wind 15 to 25 knots becoming north up to 30 knots
with gusts to around 50 knots early in the morning. freezing 
rain, rain and sleet early in the evening. snow through the night.
areas of blowing snow after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
50 knots. blowing snow. snow. waves 4 to 7 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 50 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.tuesday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers likely. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390540

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz344-290445-
sleeping bear point to grand traverse light mi-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 1 am est monday through late
monday night...

.tonight...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots becoming north up to
30 knots with gusts to around 50 knots after midnight. rain and 
slight chance of sleet early in the evening. snow through the 
night. slight chance of rain after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet 
building to 9 to 12 feet after midnight. waves occasionally around
15 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with gusts to around 55 knots.
heavy freezing spray. snow. waves 11 to 16 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 50 knots. heavy freezing spray. scattered snow showers.
waves 11 to 14 feet. 
.tuesday...west wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. cloudy. waves 4 to 7 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390538

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz342-290445-
norwood mi to 5nm west of mackinac bridge including little
traverse bay-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 1 am est monday through late
monday night...

.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
50 knots. rain, freezing rain and sleet early in the evening. 
snow through the night. freezing spray after midnight. waves 2 to 
4 feet building to 8 to 11 feet after midnight. waves occasionally
around 13 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with gusts to around 55 knots.
heavy freezing spray. snow. waves 10 to 15 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots with gusts to around
50 knots. heavy freezing spray. waves 10 to 13 feet. 
.tuesday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to
7 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390537

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz341-290445-
seul choix point to 5nm west of mackinac bridge-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 1 am est monday through late
monday night...

.tonight...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots becoming north up to
30 knots with gusts to around 50 knots after midnight. freezing 
rain, rain and sleet early in the evening. snow through the night.
waves 3 to 5 feet building to 4 to 6 feet after midnight. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with gusts to around 50 knots.
snow. waves 4 to 7 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 50 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.tuesday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers likely. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390539

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz323-290445-
grand traverse bay south of a line grand traverse light to
norwood mi-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 1 am est monday through late
monday night...

.tonight...northeast wind up to 30 knots becoming north 10 to
20 knots after midnight, then rising to up to 30 knots with gusts
to around 50 knots early in the morning. rain through the night. 
snow after midnight. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 7 to 10 feet 
after midnight. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with gusts to around 55 knots.
heavy freezing spray. snow. waves 10 to 13 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots with gusts to around
50 knots. heavy freezing spray. numerous snow showers. waves 9 to
12 feet. 
.tuesday...west wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390545

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz349-290445-
sturgeon pt to alabaster mi-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.tonight...east wind 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest up to
30 knots with gusts to around 40 knots after midnight. rain early
in the evening, then snow and a chance of rain after midnight.
waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.monday...northwest gales to 35 knots with gusts to around
50 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow. waves 7 to 10 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots. gusts to 50 knots. heavy
freezing spray. waves 7 to 10 feet. 
.tuesday...west wind 15 to 25 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 4 to 6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390544

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz348-290445-
presque isle light to sturgeon pt mi including thunder bay
national marine sanctuary-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.tonight...east wind 15 to 25 knots becoming west early in the
morning. rain through the night. snow after midnight. waves 9 to
12 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.monday...northwest gales to 40 knots. gusts to 50 knots. heavy 
freezing spray. snow. waves 11 to 16 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 40 knots. gusts to 50 knots. heavy
freezing spray. waves 11 to 16 feet. 
.tuesday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 8 to 11 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390543

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz347-290445-
5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle light mi including
bois blanc island-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.tonight...east wind 15 to 25 knots becoming north with gusts to
around 35 knots early in the morning. freezing rain early in the
evening. rain through the night. snow, sleet and slight chance of
freezing rain after midnight. waves 8 to 11 feet. waves
occasionally around 13 feet. 
.monday...northwest gales to 40 knots. gusts to 50 knots. heavy 
freezing spray. snow. waves 10 to 15 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots. gusts to 50 knots. 
heavy freezing spray. waves 10 to 15 feet. 
.tuesday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 8 to 11 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390536

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz346-290445-
st ignace to false detour channel-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.tonight...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots becoming north with
gusts to around 35 knots early in the morning. gusts to 50 knots. rain
early in the evening. freezing rain through the night. snow and 
sleet after midnight. areas of blowing snow after midnight. waves 
4 to 6 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with gusts to around 50 knots.
blowing snow. snow. waves 4 to 7 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 50 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 7 feet. 
.tuesday...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390535

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz322-290445-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.tonight...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots becoming north with
gusts to around 35 knots early in the morning. gusts to 50 knots. slight
chance of sleet early in the evening. freezing rain and snow 
through the night. sleet after midnight. areas of blowing snow 
after midnight. 
.monday...northwest gales to 35 knots with gusts to around
50 knots. blowing snow. snow.
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 50 knots. patchy blowing snow. 
.tuesday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390534

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz321-290445-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.tonight...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots becoming north gales to 35 knots early in the morning.
gusts to 50 knots. rain, freezing rain and sleet early in the 
evening. snow through the night. heavy freezing spray and blowing 
snow after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 8 to 11 feet 
after midnight. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots. gusts to 50 knots. heavy 
freezing spray and blowing snow. snow. waves 10 to 15 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots. gusts to 50 knots. heavy
freezing spray. waves 10 to 15 feet. 
.tuesday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
7 to 10 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 281923
nshapx
expires:202512290445;;390541

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz345-346-290445-
point betsie to sleeping bear point mi-
manistee to point betsie mi-
223 pm est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 1 am est monday through late
monday night...

.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming north 15 to
25 knots with gusts to around 35 knots early in the evening, then
becoming northwest gales to 35 knots early in the morning. gusts
to 50 knots. rain and snow. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 10 to 
15 feet after midnight. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with gusts to around 55 knots.
heavy freezing spray. snow. waves 14 to 19 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots. gusts to 50 knots. heavy
freezing spray. waves 10 to 15 feet. 
.tuesday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. cloudy. waves 6 to 9 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 281926
nshdlh
expires:202512282300;;390554

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
126 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz141-282300-
grand marais to taconite harbor mn-
126 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from 6 pm cst this evening through
monday evening...

.rest of today...north wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots rising to 20 to 25 knots with gales to around 35 knots
late. chance of snow and rain early in the afternoon, then snow
likely late. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots with gales to around
45 knots. chance of snow through the night. waves 3 to 5 feet.
waves occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around
35 knots. sunny. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots easing to 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots after midnight. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 281926
nshdlh
expires:202512282300;;390553

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
126 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz140-282300-
grand portage to grand marais mn-
126 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 6 pm cst this evening through
monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from 9 pm cst this
evening through monday evening...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots rising to up to 30 knots with gales to around 35 knots
late. chance of snow, slight chance of rain and light freezing
rain early in the afternoon, then snow likely late. waves 1 to
3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet late. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots with gales to around
45 knots rising to gales to 35 knots with storm force gusts to
around 50 knots in the late evening and overnight. heavy freezing
spray through the night. chance of snow through the night. waves
5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally to 11 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. gales up to 45 knots
decreasing to 35 knots. sunny. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to
3 to 5 feet late in the afternoon. waves occasionally to 9 feet.
a gale warning may be needed. 
.monday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to
around 35 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots early in the morning. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet after midnight. a gale warning may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 281926
nshdlh
expires:202512282300;;390563

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
126 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz148-282300-
oak point to saxon harbor wi-
126 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from 6 pm cst this evening through
monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from 9 pm cst this
evening through monday evening...

.rest of today...north wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots rising to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots
late. rain early in the afternoon. snow through the day. areas of
dense freezing fog late. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 4 to
6 feet late. waves occasionally to 7 feet. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots with gales to around
35 knots. areas of dense freezing fog in the evening. heavy
freezing spray and blowing snow through the night. snow through
the night. waves 5 to 8 feet building to 7 to 12 feet in the late
evening and overnight. waves occasionally to 16 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gales to around
35 knots easing to 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots
late in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray through the day.
slight chance of snow through the day. slight chance of light
freezing rain in the afternoon. waves 7 to 12 feet subsiding to
5 to 8 feet in the afternoon. waves occasionally to 15 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 25 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots after midnight.
partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. waves
3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet after midnight. a small
craft advisory may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdtx 281506
nshdtx
expires:202512282315;;378465

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz443-282315-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain late in the
morning, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. widespread dense fog. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to
1 to 3 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 20 to
25 knots in the late evening and early morning, then becoming
southwest gales to 35 knot gales after midnight. widespread dense
fog until early morning. a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. rain. a chance of light snow and a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 4 to
6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 35 knot gales with gusts to 45 knot
gales. light snow showers. freezing spray early in the afternoon.
waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 40 knot gales with gusts to
45 knot gales. mostly cloudy. light snow showers early in the
evening. scattered light snow showers in the late evening and
early morning. freezing spray. waves 8 to 12 feet. waves
occasionally around 15 feet. 

gales are expected to continue beyond the forecast period. please
refer to the open lakes forecast for more information.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 281506
nshdtx
expires:202512282315;;378461

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz422-282315-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...
...low water advisory in effect from 1 am to 4 pm est monday...

.rest of today...east winds 5 to 10 knots. a chance of light rain
late in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. widespread dense
fog. 
.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales in the late evening and
early morning, then becoming southwest gales to 40 knot gales
with gusts to 45 knot gales after midnight. widespread dense fog
until early morning. rain until early morning, then a chance of
light rain and snow after midnight. 
.monday...west gales to 40 knot gales veering to the northwest at
40 knot gales early in the afternoon. gusts to 45 knot gales.
light snow showers until late afternoon, then numerous light snow
showers early in the afternoon. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 40 knot gales. isolated gusts
to 50 knot storms possible diminishing to gusts to 40 knot gales after
midnight. mostly cloudy. a storm warning may be needed.

gales are expected to continue beyond the forecast period. please
refer to the open lakes forecast for more information.

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 281506
nshdtx
expires:202512282315;;378462

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz421-282315-
outer saginaw bay sw of alabaster to port austin mi to inner
saginaw bay-
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. a chance of
light rain late in the morning, then rain in the afternoon.
widespread dense fog. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and early
morning, then becoming southwest gales to 40 knot gales with
gusts to 45 knot gales after midnight. widespread dense fog until
early morning. rain until early morning, then a chance of light
rain and snow after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 10 to
14 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 40 knot gales becoming northwest at 45 knot
gales early in the afternoon. isolated gusts to 50 knot storms. 
light snow showers early in the morning, then numerous snow 
showers in the late morning and afternoon. freezing spray in the 
late morning and afternoon. waves 12 to 16 feet. waves 
occasionally around 20 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knot gales. isolated gusts 
to 50 knot storms until early morning. mostly cloudy. numerous 
light snow showers early in the evening, then scattered light snow
showers in the late evening and early morning. freezing spray. 
waves 14 to 18 feet. waves occasionally around 23 feet. a storm
warning may be needed.

gales are expected to continue beyond the forecast period. please
refer to the open lakes forecast for more information.

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 281506
nshdtx
expires:202512282315;;378463

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz441-282315-
port austin to harbor beach mi-
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...

.rest of today...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. rain likely late in the morning,
then rain in the afternoon. widespread dense fog. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and early
morning, then becoming southwest gales to 40 knot gales after
midnight. widespread dense fog until early morning. rain until
early morning, then a chance of light rain and snow after
midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 8 to 12 feet after
midnight. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 40 knot gales becoming northwest at
45 knot gales early in the afternoon. light snow showers.
freezing spray in the late morning and afternoon. waves 10 to
14 feet building to 14 to 18 feet early in the afternoon. waves
occasionally around 23 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knot gales with isolated storm
force gusts to 50 knots. mostly cloudy. scattered light snow 
showers until early morning. freezing spray. waves 15 to 20 feet. 
waves occasionally around 25 feet. a storm warning may be needed.

gales are expected to continue beyond the forecast period. please
refer to the open lakes forecast for more information.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 281506
nshdtx
expires:202512282315;;378464

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz442-282315-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...

.rest of today...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. rain late in the morning, then
rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
widespread dense fog. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots in the late evening and early morning, then becoming
southwest to 30 knots with gusts to 40 knot gales after midnight.
widespread dense fog until early morning. a slight chance of
thunderstorms early in the evening. rain until early morning,
then a chance of light rain and snow after midnight. waves 2 to
4 feet building to 5 to 7 feet after midnight. waves occasionally
around 10 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 35 knot gales veering to the northwest at
35 knot gales early in the afternoon. gusts to 45 knot gales.
light snow showers. freezing spray in the late morning and
afternoon. waves 5 to 7 feet building to 10 to 14 feet early in
the afternoon. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 40 knot gales. isolated gusts 
to 50 knot storms diminishing to gusts to 40 knot gales after 
midnight. mostly cloudy. light snow showers early in the evening, 
then scattered light snow showers in the late evening and 
overnight. freezing spray. waves 12 to 16 feet. waves occasionally
around 20 feet. a storm warning may be needed.

gales are expected to continue beyond the forecast period. please
refer to the open lakes forecast for more information.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kgrb 281941
nshgrb
expires:202512282300;;390990

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
141 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz542-543-282300-
sturgeon bay to two rivers wi-two rivers to sheboygan wi-
141 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from midnight cst tonight through
monday evening...

.this afternoon...ne wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 to 4 ft. areas of
fog. rain.
.tonight...n wind 15 to 25 kts becoming nw gales to 40 kts with
gale force gusts to around 45 kts in the late evening and
overnight. waves 6 to 10 ft. rain in the evening. snow. freezing
spray and blowing snow after midnight. visibility one quarter
mile or less at times after midnight. 
.monday...nw gales to 40 kts with gale force gusts to around
45 kts. waves 6 to 10 ft. blowing snow in the morning. freezing
spray. a chance of light snow. visibility one quarter mile or
less at times in the morning. 
.monday night...nw wind to 30 kts. gusts to 40 kts in the
evening. waves 4 to 7 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft after midnight.
partly cloudy.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 281941
nshgrb
expires:202512282300;;390988

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
141 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz521-282300-
green bay south of line from cedar river to rock island passage
and north of a line from oconto wi to little sturgeon bay wi-
141 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from midnight cst tonight through
monday evening...

.this afternoon...ne wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 1 to 3 ft. areas of
fog. rain.
.tonight...n wind 15 to 25 kts increasing to gales to 40 kts with
storm force gusts to around 50 kts in the late evening and
overnight. waves 8 to 12 ft. rain and a slight chance of light
sleet in the evening. snow. blowing snow and freezing spray after
midnight. visibility one quarter mile or less at times after
midnight. a gale warning may be needed. 
.monday...nw gales to 40 kts with storm force gusts to around
50 kts. waves 8 to 12 ft. heavy freezing spray and blowing snow.
a chance of light snow. visibility one quarter mile or less at
times in the morning. a gale warning may be needed. 
.monday night...nw gales to 35 kts decreasing to to 30 kts in the
late evening and overnight. gusts to 40 kts. waves 5 to 8 ft.
heavy freezing spray in the evening. a gale warning may be
needed.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 281941
nshgrb
expires:202512282300;;390987

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
141 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz522-282300-
green bay south of line from oconto wi to little sturgeon bay wi-
141 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from midnight cst tonight through
monday evening...

.this afternoon...ne wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less. areas
of dense fog. rain and freezing rain. 
.tonight...n wind 10 to 20 kts becoming nw gales to 40 kts. waves
2 ft or less. blowing snow. rain and a slight chance of light
sleet in the evening. snow. visibility one quarter mile or less
at times after midnight. 
.monday...nw gales to 35 kts decreasing to to 30 kts early in the
afternoon. gusts to 40 kts. waves 2 ft or less. light snow likely
in the morning. areas of blowing snow in the morning, then patchy
blowing snow in the afternoon. visibility one quarter mile or
less at times in the morning. 
.monday night...nw wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 2 ft or less. partly
cloudy.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 281941
nshgrb
expires:202512282300;;390989

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
141 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz541-282300-
rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
141 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from midnight cst tonight through
monday evening...

.this afternoon...ne wind 10 to 20 kts. waves 2 to 4 ft. areas of
fog. light rain likely. 
.tonight...n wind to 30 kts with storm force gusts to around
50 kts increasing to gales to 40 kts with storm force gusts to
around 50 kts after midnight. waves 4 to 7 ft building to 6 to
10 ft after midnight. rain in the evening. snow. blowing snow
after midnight. visibility one quarter mile or less at times
after midnight. a gale warning may be needed. 
.monday...nw gales to 40 kts with storm force gusts to around
50 kts. waves 8 to 12 ft subsiding to 6 to 10 ft in the
afternoon. blowing snow in the morning. freezing spray. light
snow in the morning. a chance of light snow in the afternoon.
visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. a
gale warning may be needed. 
.monday night...nw gales to 35 kts decreasing to to 30 kts in the
late evening and overnight. gusts to 40 kts. waves 4 to 7 ft.
freezing spray in the evening. a gale warning may be needed.  

$$

fzus53 kgrr 281649
nshgrr
expires:202512282200;;382391

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz849-282200-
pentwater to manistee mi-
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.rest of today...east winds 10 to 15 knots. a chance of rain showers
late in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. patchy fog through
the day. waves 1 foot or less. 
.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest gales to
45 knots in the late evening and overnight. rain and snow showers.
patchy fog. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 12 to 16 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 60 knots. snow showers and
a slight chance of light freezing rain. freezing spray, blowing snow
and areas of dense fog. waves 18 to 22 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. freezing spray. waves 14 to 18 feet
subsiding to 9 to 13 feet after midnight. 
.tuesday...northwest gales to 35 knots backing west to 30 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 7 to 10 feet
subsiding to 5 to 7 feet early in the afternoon. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 281649
nshgrr
expires:202512282200;;382392

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz848-282200-
whitehall to pentwater mi-
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. a chance of rain
showers late in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. areas of
dense fog through the day. waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...northeast winds 10 to 20 knots becoming northwest gales
to 45 knots in the late evening and overnight. rain and snow
showers. patchy fog. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 14 to 18 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 60 knots. snow showers with
light freezing rain likely. freezing spray and areas of dense fog.
waves 17 to 21 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. freezing spray. waves 14 to 18 feet
subsiding to 10 to 14 feet after midnight. 
.tuesday...northwest winds to 30 knots backing west early in the
afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 7 to 11 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 281649
nshgrr
expires:202512282200;;382393

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz847-282200-
grand haven to whitehall mi-
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain showers late
in the morning, then rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. areas of dense fog through the day.
waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west gales to 45 knots
in the late evening and overnight. rain and snow showers. patchy
fog. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 15 to 19 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 55 knots. snow showers and
a slight chance of light freezing rain. freezing spray and areas of
dense fog. waves 16 to 20 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 13 to 17 feet subsiding to 9 to 13 feet after
midnight. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 7 to
11 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest winds to 30 knots becoming gales to 35 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then decreasing to 30 knots
early in the afternoon. snow showers likely. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmkx 281910
nshmkx
expires:202512282300;;390256

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz643-282300-
sheboygan to port washington wi-
110 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 3 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale warning in effect from 9 pm cst this evening through
monday evening...

.rest of today...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming north
15 to 20 knots late in the afternoon. areas of dense fog. rain.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming west up to 30 knots with gusts to around
35 knots late in the evening, then rising to gales to 35 knots
with gusts to around 40 knots after midnight becoming northwest
gales to 40 knots with gusts to around 45 knots early in the
morning. rain with snow likely through around midnight, then snow
after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet building to 6 to 8 feet early
in the morning. 
.monday...northwest gales to 40 knots. gusts up to 45 knots until
late afternoon. chance of snow in the morning. freezing spray
through the day. waves 6 to 8 feet subsiding to 5 to 7 feet in
the afternoon. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots easing to up to
30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots in the late evening and
early morning, then easing to 15 to 25 knots early in the
morning. freezing spray through around midnight. waves 5 to
7 feet subsiding to 4 to 6 feet in the late evening and
overnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 281910
nshmkx
expires:202512282300;;390257

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz644-282300-
port washington to north point light wi-
110 pm cst sun dec 28 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 3 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale warning in effect from 9 pm cst this evening through
monday evening...

.rest of today...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots backing north with
gusts to around 20 knots late in the afternoon. areas of dense
fog. rain. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet late in the
afternoon. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming west up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots late in the evening, then rising to gales to 35 knots
with gusts to around 45 knots after midnight becoming northwest
gales to 40 knots with gusts to around 45 knots early in the
morning. rain with snow likely through around midnight, then snow
after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet building to 5 to 7 feet early
in the morning. 
.monday...northwest gales to 40 knots with gusts to around
45 knots easing to gales to 35 knots late in the afternoon. snow
in the morning. freezing spray through the day. waves 6 to 8 feet
subsiding to 5 to 7 feet early in the afternoon, then subsiding
to 4 to 6 feet late in the afternoon. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots easing to 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots after midnight, then becoming northwest 15 to 25 knots
early in the morning. freezing spray through around midnight.
waves 4 to 6 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
expires:202512282100;;380534

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz246-282100-
point isabelle to lower entrance of portage canal mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 10 pm est this evening through
late monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...northeast wind less than 10 knots increasing to
10 to 20 knots late. gusts up to 27 knots in the afternoon.
cloudy. a chance of rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers
by late morning, then snow showers possibly mixed with rain
showers late. areas of fog through the day. waves calm to 1 foot
building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up
to 46 knots backing north gales to 35 knots with storm force
gusts up to 57 knots by midnight. snow showers possibly mixed
with rain showers through late evening, then snow showers by
midnight. blowing snow through the night. freezing spray by
midnight. waves building to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to
18 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with storm force gusts up to
57 knots backing northwest up to 30 knots with gale force gusts
up to 44 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. snow showers in the
morning, then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy
freezing spray through the day. waves subsiding to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gale force
gusts up to 42 knots. mostly cloudy. waves subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
expires:202512282100;;380532

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz245-282100-
manitou island to point isabelle mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 10 pm est this evening through
late monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...east wind 5 to 15 knots becoming northeast 15 to
25 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers possibly mixed
with snow showers by late morning, then snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers late. areas of fog through the day. waves
1 to 2 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind up to 30 knots becoming north gales to
40 knots by midnight. storm force gusts up to 58 knots. snow
showers. heavy freezing spray by midnight. waves building to
17 to 22 feet occasionally to 28 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
57 knots. cloudy. snow showers likely in the morning, then a
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray
through the day. waves subsiding to 11 to 15 feet occasionally to
19 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 46 knots. mostly cloudy. heavy freezing spray. waves
subsiding to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
expires:202512282100;;380539

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz251-282100-
grand marais to whitefish point mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 10 pm est this evening through
late monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...east wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers by late morning,
then rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet
late. patchy fog through the day. waves 1 to 2 feet building to
2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gale force gusts up
to 39 knots increasing to gales to 40 knots with storm force
gusts up to 55 knots by midnight. snow showers possibly mixed
with rain showers and sleet through late evening, then snow
showers by midnight. freezing spray late. waves building to 15 to
20 feet occasionally to 25 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
56 knots. snow showers in the morning, then snow showers likely
in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray through the day. waves
building to 17 to 22 feet occasionally to 28 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots diminishing to up to
30 knots after midnight. storm force gusts up to 50 knots. cloudy
with a slight chance of snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves
subsiding to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
expires:202512282100;;380531

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz242-243-282100-
ontonagon to upper entrance of portage canal mi-
upper entrance of portage canal to eagle river mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 7 pm est this evening through
monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to
20 to 25 knots late. gusts up to 32 knots in the afternoon.
cloudy. areas of fog by late morning. a chance of rain showers
possibly mixed with snow showers by late morning, then snow
showers possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet late. waves
calm to 1 foot building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind up to 30 knots becoming north gales to
40 knots by midnight. storm force gusts up to 56 knots. snow
showers. heavy freezing spray by midnight. waves building to
17 to 22 feet occasionally to 28 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots becoming northwest up to
30 knots in the afternoon. storm force gusts up to 54 knots.
cloudy. a chance of snow showers in the morning, then a slight
chance of snow showers possibly mixed with freezing rain in the
afternoon. heavy freezing spray through the day. waves subsiding
to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 41 knots. mostly cloudy. freezing spray. waves
subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
expires:202512282100;;380530

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz240-241-282100-
saxon harbor wi to black river mi-
black river to ontonagon mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025 /1001 am cst sun dec 28 2025/

...gale warning in effect from 7 pm est /6 pm cst/ this evening
through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 25 knots late. cloudy. areas of fog by late morning. rain
showers possibly mixed with snow showers by late morning, then
snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers late. waves calm to
1 foot building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots increasing to gales to
35 knots late. gale force gusts up to 47 knots. snow showers.
heavy freezing spray by midnight. waves building to 15 to 20 feet
occasionally to 25 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
43 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow showers in the morning, then a
slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing
spray through the day. waves subsiding to 7 to 10 feet
occasionally to 13 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots backing west 15 to
20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. freezing spray through
the night. waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
expires:202512282100;;380528

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz250-282100-
5nm east of a line from fairport mi to rock island passage-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.rest of today...east wind 10 to 15 knots backing northeast late.
cloudy. a chance of rain showers by late morning, then rain
showers late. patchy fog through the day. waves 1 to 2 feet
building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
29 knots backing north up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
45 knots by midnight, then increasing to gales to 35 knots with
gale force gusts up to 45 knots late. rain showers possibly mixed
with sleet through late evening. snow showers through the night.
a slight chance of rain showers by midnight. freezing spray late.
waves building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 
.monday...northwest gales to 35 knots with storm force gusts up
to 49 knots. snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow
showers in the afternoon. freezing spray through the day. waves
subsiding to 6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 42 knots. mostly cloudy. heavy freezing spray. waves
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
expires:202512282100;;380529

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz248-282100-
seul choix point to point detour mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...

.rest of today...east wind 10 to 15 knots backing northeast late.
cloudy. a chance of rain showers by late morning, then rain
showers likely late. patchy fog through the day. waves 1 to
2 feet building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
27 knots backing north 20 to 25 knots with gale force gusts up to
43 knots by midnight, then increasing to up to 30 knots with gale
force gusts up to 43 knots late. rain showers possibly mixed with
sleet through late evening. snow showers through the night. a
slight chance of rain showers by midnight. waves building to 4 to
7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
45 knots. snow showers in the morning, then snow showers likely
in the afternoon. freezing spray through the day. waves subsiding
to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 39 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow showers in the
evening. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
expires:202512282100;;380527

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz221-282100-
green bay north of line from cedar river mi to rock island
passage-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through late monday
night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from monday afternoon
through late monday night...

.rest of today...northeast wind 5 to 15 knots becoming 10 to
15 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers by late morning,
then rain showers late. patchy fog through the day. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
31 knots backing north up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
46 knots by midnight, then increasing to gales to 35 knots with
gale force gusts up to 46 knots late. rain showers possibly mixed
with sleet through late evening. snow showers through the night.
a slight chance of rain showers by midnight. blowing snow by
midnight. freezing spray late. waves building to 7 to 10 feet
occasionally to 13 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots backing northwest up to
30 knots in the afternoon. storm force gusts up to 50 knots. snow
showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. blowing snow in the morning. heavy freezing spray
through the day. waves subsiding to 6 to 9 feet occasionally to
11 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 42 knots. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of snow
showers in the evening. heavy freezing spray in the evening.
waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
expires:202512282100;;380533

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz244-282100-
eagle river to manitou island mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 7 pm est this evening through
monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 25 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers possibly
mixed with snow showers by late morning, then snow showers
possibly mixed with rain showers late. areas of fog through the
day. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to
8 feet. 
.tonight...northeast gales to 40 knots backing north gales to
45 knots late. storm force gusts up to 59 knots. snow showers.
heavy freezing spray by midnight. waves building to 20 to 25 feet
occasionally to 31 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
59 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow showers in the morning, then a
slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing
spray through the day. waves subsiding to 12 to 17 feet
occasionally to 21 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 45 knots. mostly cloudy. heavy freezing spray. waves
subsiding to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz250-282100-
munising to grand marais mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 10 pm est this evening through
late monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...east wind less than 10 knots backing northeast
10 to 20 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers by late
morning, then rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers and
sleet late. patchy fog through the day. waves calm to 1 foot
building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up
to 41 knots becoming north gales to 40 knots with storm force
gusts up to 56 knots by midnight. snow showers possibly mixed
with rain showers through late evening, then snow showers by
midnight. freezing spray late. waves building to 20 to 25 feet
occasionally to 31 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
57 knots. snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves building to
22 to 27 feet occasionally to 34 feet, then subsiding to 20 to
25 feet occasionally to 31 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 40 knots diminishing to up to
30 knots after midnight. storm force gusts up to 53 knots. cloudy
with a chance of snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves
subsiding to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

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fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz249-282100-
marquette to munising mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 10 pm est this evening through
late monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...east wind less than 10 knots backing northeast
10 to 20 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers by late
morning, then rain showers likely with pockets of snow showers
and sleet late. patchy fog through the day. waves calm to 1 foot
building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind up to 30 knots with storm force gusts
up to 48 knots becoming north gales to 45 knots with storm force
gusts up to 59 knots by midnight. snow showers possibly mixed
with rain showers through late evening, then snow showers by
midnight. freezing spray late. waves building to 22 to 27 feet
occasionally to 34 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
59 knots. snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves building to
25 to 30 feet occasionally to 38 feet, then subsiding to 20 to
25 feet occasionally to 31 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 40 knots diminishing to up to
30 knots after midnight. storm force gusts up to 54 knots. cloudy
with a chance of snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves
subsiding to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz248-282100-
huron islands to marquette mi-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 10 pm est this evening through
late monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...east wind less than 10 knots backing northeast
10 to 20 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers by late
morning, then snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers and
sleet likely late. areas of fog through the day. waves calm to
1 foot building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...north gales to 45 knots. storm force gusts up to
61 knots. snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers through
late evening, then snow showers by midnight. freezing spray by
midnight. waves building to 22 to 27 feet occasionally to
34 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
59 knots. snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow
showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray through the day.
waves subsiding to 15 to 20 feet occasionally to 25 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots diminishing to up to
30 knots after midnight. storm force gusts up to 49 knots.
cloudy. heavy freezing spray through the night. a slight chance
of snow showers after midnight. waves subsiding to 7 to 10 feet
occasionally to 13 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

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fzus53 kmqt 281601
nshmqt
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz247-282100-
lower entrance of portage canal to huron islands mi including
keweenaw and huron bays-
1101 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 10 pm est this evening through
late monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...northeast wind less than 10 knots increasing to
10 to 20 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers by late
morning, then snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers late.
areas of fog through the day. waves calm to 1 foot building to
2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind up to 30 knots becoming north gales to
45 knots by midnight. storm force gusts up to 58 knots. snow
showers possibly mixed with rain showers through late evening,
then snow showers by midnight. freezing spray by midnight. waves
building to 15 to 20 feet occasionally to 25 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
55 knots backing northwest up to 30 knots with gale force gusts
up to 45 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. snow showers likely in
the morning, then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
heavy freezing spray through the day. waves subsiding to 6 to
9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 41 knots. mostly cloudy. freezing spray. waves
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

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