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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0006 Issued by the Detroit / Pontiac Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-25 19:04:00 925 WHUS73 KDTX 260103 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 803 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 LHZ361-362-261515- /O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0006.260228T0400Z-260228T1200Z/ 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- 803 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 15 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-26 13:33:34 669 WHUS73 KDTX 261933 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 233 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 LHZ361-362-270915- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.A.0006.260228T0400Z-260228T1200Z/ Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- 233 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 15 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-27 02:36:11 628 WHUS73 KDTX 270835 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 335 AM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 LHZ361-362-272130- /O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0006.260228T0400Z-260228T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0010.260228T0300Z-260228T1400Z/ 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- 335 AM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with gusts up to 39 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||