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weather NWS moderate Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI; Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI; Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI; Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach 5NM Off Shore to the US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border October 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Gale Warning

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the north with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will be 14 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Local conditions in Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI; Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI; Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI; Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach 5NM Off Shore to the US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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