NWS Detroit/Pontiac MIGL.A 0012October 14, 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, in force until 4:00 a.m. local time on October 17. It was the 12th gale watch the NWS office in Detroit/Pontiac issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 17 hours
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
- 3:42 p.m. EDT, October 14, 2026
- In force from
- 11:00 a.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KDTX GL.A 0012
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 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 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Friday. * 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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