Storm Warning Issued for Lake Michigan Coast from St. Joseph to Pentwater
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Grand Rapids has issued a Storm Warning for Lake Michigan nearshore waters, forecasting 55-knot gusts and waves up to 16 feet starting late Thursday night.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Michigan Shoreline (St. Joseph to Pentwater)
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Rapids
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lake Michigan Shoreline (St. Joseph to Pentwater).
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, MI, has issued a Storm Warning for the nearshore waters of Lake Michigan. The warning is in effect from 11:00 PM EDT this evening through 11:00 PM EDT Friday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Lake Michigan shoreline and nearshore waters from St. Joseph to Pentwater, Michigan. Specific areas include:
- St. Joseph to South Haven
- South Haven to Holland
- Holland to Grand Haven
- Grand Haven to Whitehall
- Whitehall to Pentwater
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm, or secure their vessels for severe conditions. Storm force winds and hazardous waves can capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
Significant marine hazards are expected during the warning period:
- Winds: Southwest winds of 30 to 40 knots, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Waves: Significant wave heights between 11 and 16 feet are expected.
- Impacts: Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Timeline
The Storm Warning begins at 11:00 PM EDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 11:00 PM EDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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