NWS Detroit/Pontiac MIGL.A 0011October 4, 2026
Gale Watch: Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to U
The National Weather Service office in Detroit/Pontiac issued a gale watch for Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border, which was in force until 11:00 a.m. local time on October 5. It was the 11th gale watch the NWS office in Detroit/Pontiac issued in 2026.
ExpiredWatch
In force for 15 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Detroit/Pontiac MI
- Area
- Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 4:04 a.m. EDT, October 4, 2026
- In force from
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 4, 2026
- Expires
- 11:00 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KDTX GL.A 0011
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 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 6 AM EDT Monday with the largest waves expected around 7 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous 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 waves.
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