NWS Gaylord MIGL.A 0009October 5, 2026
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
The National Weather Service office in Gaylord issued a gale watch for 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 and 2 more, in force until 11:00 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 9th gale watch the NWS office in Gaylord issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Gaylord MI
- Area
- 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 and 2 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 9:28 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
- In force from
- 2:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- Expires
- 11:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KAPX GL.A 0009
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 11 feet possible. * WHERE...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 and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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.
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