NWS Gaylord MIGL.A 0009October 5, 2026
Gale Watch: Manistee to Point Betsie MI
The National Weather Service office in Gaylord issued a gale watch for Manistee to Point Betsie MI, 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
Issued9:28 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
In force from2:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expires11:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
In force for 9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Gaylord MI
- Area
- Manistee to Point Betsie MI
- 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...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the south and highest waves around 9 feet possible. * WHERE...Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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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