Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Michigan Waters Near Michigan
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NWS Grand Rapids has issued a Special Marine Warning for nearshore and open waters of Lake Michigan from Holland to Pentwater MI until 6:45 AM EDT due to strong thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Michigan near Michigan
- Issued
- September 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Rapids MI
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI. Effective from September 4, 2026 at 4:39 AM EDT until September 4, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Nearshore Waters from Holland to Pentwater MI; Open Waters from South Haven to Manistee MI. Specific zones include Holland to Grand Haven MI, Grand Haven to Whitehall MI, Whitehall to Pentwater MI, and Lake Michigan areas from South Haven to Manistee MI (5NM offshore to Mid Lake).
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
Strong thunderstorms located along a line extending from 13 nm east of Sheboygan to 31 nm west of White Lake Pier Heads to near Port Washington, moving east at 30 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and small hail.
Timeline
Alert effective September 4, 2026 at 4:39 AM EDT and expires September 4, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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