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Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KCLE
Issued 3/10/2026 3:46 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 3/10/2026 10:30 PM America/New_York.
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glfle
expires:202603110230;;970312
open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
346 pm edt tue mar 10 2026
for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake erie
waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.
.synopsis...
a stationary front will settle south and stall across lake
erie into tonight. low pressure of 29.40 inches will move
northeast across southern lake huron on wednesday, lifting a warm
front north followed by a cold sweeping east wednesday afternoon.
a ridge averaging 30.20 inches will build into the area on
thursday, followed by a stronger low pressure system of 29.40
inches moving east through the great lakes on friday. high
pressure 30.10 inches returns saturday.
lez162-163-110230-
detroit river lt. to maumee bay oh to reno beach oh beyond 5nm
offshoreline to us-canadian border-
reno beach to the islands oh beyond 5nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
346 pm edt tue mar 10 2026
.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms early, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms late this evening. showers
with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. waves 2 feet or
less.
.wednesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 15 to
20 knots. showers with a chance of thunderstorms through early
afternoon, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms
late. waves 1 to 3 feet.
.wednesday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest.
a chance of rain showers in the evening. waves 2 to 4 feet.
.thursday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots. waves 1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 foot or less.
.thursday night...west winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. a chance of rain showers overnight. waves 2 feet or
less building to 2 to 4 feet.
.friday...south winds to 30 knots becoming west 15 to 25 knots. a
chance of rain showers during the day. waves 3 to 6 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
.saturday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming east. a chance of
rain and snow saturday night. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet.
.sunday...southeast winds to 30 knots becoming northwest. rain
likely with a chance of snow during the day, then rain and snow
sunday night. waves 3 to 6 feet.
winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
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Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KCLE
Issued 3/10/2026 3:46 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 3/10/2026 10:30 PM America/New_York.
fzus61 kcle 101946
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expires:202603110230;;970313
open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
346 pm edt tue mar 10 2026
for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake erie
waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.
.synopsis...
a stationary front will settle south and stall across lake
erie into tonight. low pressure of 29.40 inches will move
northeast across southern lake huron on wednesday, lifting a warm
front north followed by a cold sweeping east wednesday afternoon.
a ridge averaging 30.20 inches will build into the area on
thursday, followed by a stronger low pressure system of 29.40
inches moving east through the great lakes on friday. high
pressure 30.10 inches returns saturday.
lez164>167-110230-
the islands to vermilion oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
vermilion to avon point oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
avon point to willowick oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-willowick to geneva-on-the-
lake oh beyond 5nm off shoreline to us-canadian border-
346 pm edt tue mar 10 2026
.tonight...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south. a chance
of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this
evening, then rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet.
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest.
showers with a chance of thunderstorms through early afternoon,
then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late. waves
2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
.wednesday night...west winds 20 to 25 knots. a chance of rain
and snow showers in the evening, then a chance of snow and rain
showers overnight. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 7 feet.
waves occasionally around 9 feet.
.thursday...west winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
.thursday night...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south
15 to 20 knots. waves 2 feet or less building to 2 to 4 feet.
.friday...southwest gales to 35 knots becoming west and
diminishing to 30 knots. a chance of rain showers during the day.
waves 7 to 10 feet building to 8 to 12 feet, then subsiding to
5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet.
.saturday...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east. a chance of
snow and rain saturday night. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to
6 feet.
.sunday...southeast winds to 30 knots becoming west. rain likely
with a chance of snow during the day, then rain and snow sunday
night. waves 4 to 7 feet building to 8 to 11 feet. waves
occasionally around 14 feet.
winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
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Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KDTX
Issued 3/10/2026 4:01 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 3/11/2026 12:15 AM America/New_York.
fzus63 kdtx 102001
glflh
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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
401 pm edt tue mar 10 2026
for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron
waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.
.synopsis...an elongated trough axis expands into the southern
great lakes late today. a more active stretch of weather gets
underway tonight into wednesday as low pressure, 29.50 inches,
lifts across lower michigan. expect several rounds of showers and
thunderstorms, including some strong to severe storms. all severe
hazards will be possible. gales are possible late this week.
lhz462>464-110415-
lake huron from port austin to harbor beach beyond 5nm off shore-
lake huron from harbor beach to port sanilac beyond 5nm off shore-
lake huron from port sanilac to port huron beyond 5nm off shore-
401 pm edt tue mar 10 2026
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northeast 10 to
15 knots by midnight...then veering to the east early in the
morning. a chance of rain in the evening...then rain and a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet.
.wednesday...north winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots late in the afternoon. rain likely in the morning...then
a chance of rain in the afternoon. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 8 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots. a chance of rain...freezing rain and sleet in
the evening. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around
12 feet.
.thursday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming west 10 to 15 knots early in the afternoon.
waves 6 to 9 feet subsiding to 4 to 6 feet early in the
afternoon. waves occasionally around 12 feet.
.thursday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots backing to the
southeast by midnight...then increasing to 10 to 15 knots after
midnight. snow and rain likely after midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet by midnight...then building to 3 to
5 feet after midnight.
.friday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming south to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales
late in the morning...then becoming west at 35 knot gales with
gusts to 40 knot gales late in the afternoon decreasing to
30 knots with gusts to 40 knot gales late in the evening. rain
and snow in the morning...then a chance of rain and snow late in
the morning. waves 6 to 9 feet building to 10 to 14 feet late in
the afternoon. waves occasionally around 18 feet. a gale warning
may be needed.
.saturday...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and early afternoon...then becoming
northeast 5 to 10 knots early in the evening becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots by midnight. a chance of snow and rain likely by
midnight. waves 10 to 14 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet. waves
occasionally around 18 feet.
.sunday...east winds 20 to 25 knots increasing to 30 knots with
gusts to 35 knot gales until early evening...then becoming north
at 35 knot gales with gusts to 40 knot gales by midnight. snow
and rain likely early in the morning...then rain and snow until
early evening. rain and snow likely by midnight. waves 6 to
9 feet building to 12 to 16 feet . waves occasionally around
20 feet. a gale warning may be needed.
$$
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Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KDTX
Issued 3/10/2026 4:01 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 3/11/2026 12:15 AM America/New_York.
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lake st clair forecast
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
401 pm edt tue mar 10 2026
waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.
.synopsis...an elongated trough axis expands into the southern
great lakes late today. a more active stretch of weather gets
underway tonight into wednesday as low pressure, 29.50 inches,
lifts across lower michigan. expect several rounds of showers and
thunderstorms, including some strong to severe storms. all severe
hazards will be possible. gales are possible late this week.
lcz460-110415-
lake st clair-
401 pm edt tue mar 10 2026
.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast 10 to 15
knots early in the morning. partly cloudy early in the evening. a
chance of light rain late in the evening. a chance of thunderstorms
in the late evening and overnight. rain after midnight. waves 2 feet
or less.
.wednesday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots veering to the southwest
late in the morning...then becoming west 15 to 20 knots in the
afternoon. rain likely early in the morning. a chance of
thunderstorms until late afternoon. rain in the late morning and
afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to 15
to 20 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and
overnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet. a small craft advisory
may be needed.
.thursday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to 15
knots in the late morning and afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 2 feet
or less.
.thursday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south 10 to
15 knots after midnight. partly cloudy ...then mostly cloudy with a
chance of light rain and snow after midnight. waves 2 feet or less.
.friday...south winds 20 to 25 knots veering to the southwest in the
afternoon...then becoming west to 30 knots in the evening. gusts to
35 knot gales. mostly cloudy with light rain likely.. then mostly
clear in the evening. waves 2 to 4 feet. a gale warning may be
needed.
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots.
partly cloudy. a chance of light snow. waves 1 to 3 feet.
.sunday...northwest winds to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales.
light rain and snow. waves 2 to 4 feet.
wave heights are for ice free areas.
$$
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Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KMKX
Issued 3/10/2026 5:54 PM US/Central.
Valid through 3/11/2026 4:00 AM US/Central.
fzus63 kmkx 102254
glflm
expires:202603110900;;978263
open lake forecast for lake michigan
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
553 pm cdt tue mar 10 2026
for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan.
waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which
is the average of the highest 1/3 of the wave, along with the
average height of the highest 10% of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.
.synopsis...
low pressure of 29.6 inches near the northern kansas/missouri
border early this afternoon will head northeast the remainder of
today into tonight, reaching southwest michigan early wednesday
morning. northeast winds will remain breezy today across roughly
the northern two-thirds of the lake, becoming northerly tonight
as the low passes over far southern lake michigan. gusty northwest
winds are likely wednesday into wednesday evening behind the low.
not out of the question for a few gusts to 35 knots during this
period, particularly across eastern portions of the lake.
confidence for widespread gales isn't high enough at this point
though for a gale watch or warning.
lighter winds are likely wednesday night into early thursday as
high pressure of 30.2 inches briefly moves through. strong low
pressure of 29.1 inches is then expected to move through northern
wisconsin into northern michigan thursday night into friday.
increasing southerly winds are expected later thursday into
thursday night ahead of the low. though the cold lake may dampen
the gust potential thursday night, southerly gales will still be
possible. there is a better chance for west to northwest gales on
friday behind the low. could even see a few gusts approach storm
force per latest models.
winds are expected to ease friday night into saturday as high
pressure of 30.2 inches moves in from the northwest. another
strong low pressure system is likely to move through the region
late in the weekend into early next week, with another round of
gales possible.
lmz261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-110900-
lake michigan from seul choix point to rock island passage 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan south of a line from seul choix point to the
mackinac bridge and north of a line from charlevoix mi to south
fox island 5 nm offshore-
lake michigan from charlevoix to point betsie mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from point betsie to manistee mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
lake michigan from sturgeon bay to two rivers wi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from two rivers to sheboygan wi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from pentwater to manistee mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
553 pm cdt tue mar 10 2026
sheboygan wi to pentwater mi north...
.tonight...northeast winds to 30 kt. patchy fog. rain with
possible sleet, freezing rain, snow and thunderstorms this
evening, then snow with possible rain, sleet and freezing rain
overnight. waves 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft subsiding to
6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft.
.wednesday...northeast winds to 30 kt becoming northwest. patchy
fog in the morning. snow likely, chance of rain, light freezing
rain and light sleet in the morning, then chance of snow in the
afternoon. waves 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft building to 7 to
10 ft occasionally to 13 ft.
.wednesday night...northwest winds to 30 kt diminishing to 15 to
25 kt. waves 8 to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft subsiding to 5 to
8 ft occasionally to 10 ft.
.thursday...northwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest. waves
4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft.
.thursday night...south winds to 30 kt becoming southeast gales
to 45 kt overnight. rain likely with a chance of snow in the
evening, then rain and snow overnight. waves 5 to 8 ft
occasionally to 10 ft building to 10 to 14 ft occasionally to
18 ft.
.friday...west gales to 45 kt becoming northwest. chance of rain
and snow in the morning, then chance of snow and rain in the
afternoon. waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft.
.friday night...northwest gales to 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt.
waves 8 to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft subsiding to 5 to 8 ft
occasionally to 10 ft.
.saturday...west winds 10 to 20 kt backing to south 10 to 15 kt.
waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.
.sunday...northeast gales to 35 kt increasing to gales to 40 kt.
snow likely. waves 8 to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft building to
12 to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft.
$$
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Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KMKX
Issued 3/10/2026 5:54 PM US/Central.
Valid through 3/11/2026 4:00 AM US/Central.
fzus63 kmkx 102254
glflm
expires:202603110900;;978265
open lake forecast for lake michigan
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
553 pm cdt tue mar 10 2026
for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan.
waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which
is the average of the highest 1/3 of the wave, along with the
average height of the highest 10% of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.
.synopsis...
low pressure of 29.6 inches near the northern kansas/missouri
border early this afternoon will head northeast the remainder of
today into tonight, reaching southwest michigan early wednesday
morning. northeast winds will remain breezy today across roughly
the northern two-thirds of the lake, becoming northerly tonight
as the low passes over far southern lake michigan. gusty northwest
winds are likely wednesday into wednesday evening behind the low.
not out of the question for a few gusts to 35 knots during this
period, particularly across eastern portions of the lake.
confidence for widespread gales isn't high enough at this point
though for a gale watch or warning.
lighter winds are likely wednesday night into early thursday as
high pressure of 30.2 inches briefly moves through. strong low
pressure of 29.1 inches is then expected to move through northern
wisconsin into northern michigan thursday night into friday.
increasing southerly winds are expected later thursday into
thursday night ahead of the low. though the cold lake may dampen
the gust potential thursday night, southerly gales will still be
possible. there is a better chance for west to northwest gales on
friday behind the low. could even see a few gusts approach storm
force per latest models.
winds are expected to ease friday night into saturday as high
pressure of 30.2 inches moves in from the northwest. another
strong low pressure system is likely to move through the region
late in the weekend into early next week, with another round of
gales possible.
lmz080-669-870-110900-
lake michigan from michigan city in to st. joseph mi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from sheboygan to port washington wi 5 nm offshore
to mid lake-
lake michigan from whitehall to pentwater mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
553 pm cdt tue mar 10 2026
sheboygan wi to pentwater mi south to port washington wi to
whitehall mi...
.tonight...northeast winds to 30 kt becoming east 15 to 25 kt
late this evening, then becoming northeast 10 to 20 kt after
midnight becoming north 15 to 25 kt late. areas of fog this
evening, then patchy fog overnight. rain with a chance of
thunderstorms this evening, then rain likely with a chance of
thunderstorms overnight. waves 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft
subsiding to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.
.wednesday...north winds to 30 kt becoming northwest. patchy fog
in the morning. rain likely with a chance of light freezing rain
in the morning, then chance of snow and rain in the afternoon.
waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft building to 8 to 11 ft
occasionally to 14 ft.
.wednesday night...northwest winds to 30 kt diminishing to 15 to
25 kt. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 7 to
10 ft occasionally to 13 ft.
.thursday...northwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest. waves
5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.
.thursday night...south winds to 30 kt increasing to gale force
winds to 45 kt overnight. chance of rain in the evening, then
rain likely overnight. waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft
building to 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft.
.friday...west to northwest gales to 45 kt. waves 14 to 18 ft
occasionally to 23 ft.
.friday night...northwest gales to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to
25 kt. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 5 to
8 ft occasionally to 10 ft.
.saturday...northeast winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southeast.
chance of snow. waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.
.sunday...east gales to 35 kt becoming north gales to 40 kt. rain
with snow likely. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft
building to 14 to 18 ft occasionally to 23 ft.
$$
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Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KMKX
Issued 3/10/2026 5:54 PM US/Central.
Valid through 3/11/2026 4:00 AM US/Central.
fzus63 kmkx 102254
glflm
expires:202603110900;;978264
open lake forecast for lake michigan
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
553 pm cdt tue mar 10 2026
for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan.
waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which
is the average of the highest 1/3 of the wave, along with the
average height of the highest 10% of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.
.synopsis...
low pressure of 29.6 inches near the northern kansas/missouri
border early this afternoon will head northeast the remainder of
today into tonight, reaching southwest michigan early wednesday
morning. northeast winds will remain breezy today across roughly
the northern two-thirds of the lake, becoming northerly tonight
as the low passes over far southern lake michigan. gusty northwest
winds are likely wednesday into wednesday evening behind the low.
not out of the question for a few gusts to 35 knots during this
period, particularly across eastern portions of the lake.
confidence for widespread gales isn't high enough at this point
though for a gale watch or warning.
lighter winds are likely wednesday night into early thursday as
high pressure of 30.2 inches briefly moves through. strong low
pressure of 29.1 inches is then expected to move through northern
wisconsin into northern michigan thursday night into friday.
increasing southerly winds are expected later thursday into
thursday night ahead of the low. though the cold lake may dampen
the gust potential thursday night, southerly gales will still be
possible. there is a better chance for west to northwest gales on
friday behind the low. could even see a few gusts approach storm
force per latest models.
winds are expected to ease friday night into saturday as high
pressure of 30.2 inches moves in from the northwest. another
strong low pressure system is likely to move through the region
late in the weekend into early next week, with another round of
gales possible.
lmz671-673-675-777-779-872-874-876-878-110900-
lake michigan from port washington to north point light wi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from north point light to wind point wi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from wind point wi to winthrop harbor il 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from wilmette harbor il to michigan city in 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from grand haven to whitehall mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from holland to grand haven mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from south haven to holland mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from st. joseph to south haven mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
553 pm cdt tue mar 10 2026
port washington wi to whitehall mi south...
...severe thunderstorm watch 35 in effect until midnight cdt
tonight...
.tonight...northeast winds to 30 kt becoming east 15 to 25 kt
late this evening, then becoming northeast 10 to 20 kt after
midnight becoming north 15 to 25 kt late. areas of fog this
evening, then patchy fog overnight. rain with a chance of
thunderstorms this evening, then rain likely with a chance of
thunderstorms overnight. waves 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft
subsiding to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.
.wednesday...north winds to 30 kt becoming northwest. patchy fog
in the morning. rain likely with a chance of light freezing rain
in the morning, then chance of snow and rain in the afternoon.
waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft building to 8 to 11 ft
occasionally to 14 ft.
.wednesday night...northwest winds to 30 kt diminishing to 15 to
25 kt. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 7 to
10 ft occasionally to 13 ft.
.thursday...northwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest. waves
5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.
.thursday night...south winds to 30 kt increasing to gale force
winds to 45 kt overnight. chance of rain in the evening, then
rain likely overnight. waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft
building to 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft.
.friday...west to northwest gales to 45 kt. waves 14 to 18 ft
occasionally to 23 ft.
.friday night...northwest gales to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to
25 kt. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 5 to
8 ft occasionally to 10 ft.
.saturday...northeast winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southeast.
chance of snow. waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.
.sunday...east gales to 35 kt becoming north gales to 40 kt. rain
with snow likely. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft
building to 14 to 18 ft occasionally to 23 ft.
$$
(8/8)
Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KMKX
Issued 3/10/2026 2:58 PM US/Central.
Valid through 3/10/2026 10:15 PM US/Central.
fzus63 kmkx 101958
glflm
expires:202603110315;;970518
open lake forecast for lake michigan
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
258 pm cdt tue mar 10 2026
for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan.
waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which
is the average of the highest 1/3 of the wave, along with the
average height of the highest 10% of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.
.synopsis...
low pressure of 29.6 inches near the northern kansas/missouri
border early this afternoon will head northeast the remainder of
today into tonight, reaching southwest michigan early wednesday
morning. northeast winds will remain breezy today across roughly
the northern two-thirds of the lake, becoming northerly tonight
as the low passes over far southern lake michigan. gusty northwest
winds are likely wednesday into wednesday evening behind the low.
not out of the question for a few gusts to 35 knots during this
period, particularly across eastern portions of the lake.
confidence for widespread gales isn't high enough at this point
though for a gale watch or warning.
lighter winds are likely wednesday night into early thursday as
high pressure of 30.2 inches briefly moves through. strong low
pressure of 29.1 inches is then expected to move through northern
wisconsin into northern michigan thursday night into friday.
increasing southerly winds are expected later thursday into
thursday night ahead of the low. though the cold lake may dampen
the gust potential thursday night, southerly gales will still be
possible. there is a better chance for west to northwest gales on
friday behind the low. could even see a few gusts approach storm
force per latest models.
winds are expected to ease friday night into saturday as high
pressure of 30.2 inches moves in from the northwest. another
strong low pressure system is likely to move through the region
late in the weekend into early next week, with another round of
gales possible.
lmz080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-110315-
lake michigan from michigan city in to st. joseph mi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from sheboygan to port washington wi 5 nm offshore
to mid lake-
lake michigan from port washington to north point light wi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from north point light to wind point wi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from wind point wi to winthrop harbor il 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from wilmette harbor il to michigan city in 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from whitehall to pentwater mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from grand haven to whitehall mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from holland to grand haven mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from south haven to holland mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from st. joseph to south haven mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
258 pm cdt tue mar 10 2026
sheboygan wi to pentwater mi south...
.tonight...northeast winds to 30 kt becoming east 15 to 25 kt
late this evening, then becoming northeast 10 to 20 kt after
midnight becoming north 15 to 25 kt late. areas of fog this
evening, then patchy fog overnight. rain with a chance of
thunderstorms this evening, then rain likely with a chance of
thunderstorms overnight. waves 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft
subsiding to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.
.wednesday...north winds to 30 kt becoming northwest. patchy fog
in the morning. rain likely with a chance of light freezing rain
in the morning, then chance of snow and rain in the afternoon.
waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft building to 8 to 11 ft
occasionally to 14 ft.
.wednesday night...northwest winds to 30 kt diminishing to 15 to
25 kt. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 7 to
10 ft occasionally to 13 ft.
.thursday...northwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest. waves
5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.
.thursday night...south winds to 30 kt increasing to gale force
winds to 45 kt overnight. chance of rain in the evening, then
rain likely overnight. waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft
building to 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft.
.friday...west to northwest gales to 45 kt. waves 14 to 18 ft
occasionally to 23 ft.
.friday night...northwest gales to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to
25 kt. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 5 to
8 ft occasionally to 10 ft.
.saturday...northeast winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southeast.
chance of snow. waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.
.sunday...east gales to 35 kt becoming north gales to 40 kt. rain
with snow likely. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft
building to 14 to 18 ft occasionally to 23 ft.
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