Storm Warning Issued for Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI Through Monday Afternoon

Source: NOAA · Northern Michigan Coastal Waters

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on March 31, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for Lake Michigan coastal waters, forecasting wind gusts up to 50 knots and hazardous waves through Monday.

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Record type
Storm Warning
Affected area
Northern Michigan Coastal Waters
Issued
March 31, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Marquette

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 Northern Michigan Coastal Waters.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Storm Warning for specific maritime zones. This alert follows a preceding Gale Warning for the same region.

Affected Areas

The warning affects the following maritime locations:

  • Seul Choix Point to Point Detour, MI
  • 5NM East of a line from Fairport, MI to Rock Island Passage

What You Should Do

Mariners are advised to take immediate safety precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions.

Expected Conditions

  • Gale Warning Phase: Northeast winds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves between 6 and 11 feet.
  • Storm Warning Phase: North winds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts reaching up to 50 knots. Waves are expected to range from 7 to 10 feet.
  • Hazardous Impacts: Storm force winds and dangerous waves are expected to reduce visibility and may capsize or damage vessels.

Timeline

  • Gale Warning: In effect from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EDT on Sunday, March 15.
  • Storm Warning: In effect from 8:00 PM EDT on Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for Lake Michigan coastal waters, forecasting wind gusts up to 50 knots and hazardous waves through Monday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern Michigan Coastal Waters. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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