🟡 Moderate

Gale Watch

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

Gale Watch issued November 1 at 3:57AM EDT until November 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Alert Description

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety Instructions

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 highest waves.

Time Information

Effective

Nov 2, 2025, 9:00 PM

Expires

Nov 1, 2025, 4:00 PM

Issued

Nov 1, 2025, 7:57 AM

Alert Details

Severity

Moderate

Urgency

Future

Certainty

Possible

Issued By

NWS Gaylord MI

National Weather Service