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Fog Alert - Visibility expected to drop below 1/4 mile
Snow advisory
Snow Advisory - More than 1 inch of snow anticipated during the next 24 hours (and less than 6 inches)
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 15:00 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 15:00 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 15:00 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 15:00 EST | Valid Until | 01/20/2026 07:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 15:00 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 15:00 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 01:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 14:45 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 14:45 EST | Valid Until | 01/20/2026 07:00 EST |
* WHAT. Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Near blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE. Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN. Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Wind chills below zero degrees Monday and Monday Night could lead to frostbite within 30 minutes.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 10:35 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 10:35 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 10:35 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 10:35 EST | Valid Until | 01/20/2026 07:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 10:35 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 10:35 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 01:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 09:45 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 09:45 EST | Valid Until | 01/20/2026 07:00 EST |
* WHAT. Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Near blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE. Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN. From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Wind chills below zero degrees on Monday could lead to frostbite within 30 minutes.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 04:10 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 04:10 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 04:10 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 04:10 EST | Valid Until | 01/20/2026 07:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 04:10 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 04:10 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 01:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/18/2026 03:51 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/18/2026 03:51 EST | Valid Until | 01/20/2026 07:00 EST |
* WHAT. Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Near blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE. Allegan, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN. From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. North-south roadways will be especially vulnerable to blowing and drifting snow.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/17/2026 21:53 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/17/2026 21:53 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE. Allegan, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Slippery road conditions are expected tonight as temperatures around 20 degrees combine with snow showers. There will be a bit of a lull in the snow shower activity on Sunday, but snow showers will once again ramp up in the afternoon and evening. The combination of heavy lake effect snow and strong winds gusting over 30 mph will create whiteout conditions at times, especially Monday morning. If traveling in Western Lower Michigan the next few days you are urged to monitor the latest forecasts.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/17/2026 21:33 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/17/2026 21:33 EST | Valid Until | 01/20/2026 07:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Watch, northwest gales to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Winds and waves will be hazardous to smaller craft from tonight into Sunday evening. Winds and waves will ramp up significantly overnight Sunday night and into Monday. Winds will reach gale force as temperatures plunge through the teens. Heavy freezing spray is likely Sunday night through Monday night.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/17/2026 21:33 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/17/2026 21:33 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 01:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Watch, northwest gales to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Winds and waves will be hazardous to smaller craft from tonight into Sunday evening. Winds and waves will ramp up significantly overnight Sunday night and into Monday. Winds will reach gale force as temperatures plunge through the teens. Heavy freezing spray is likely Sunday night through Monday night.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/17/2026 15:00 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/17/2026 15:00 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow and blowing snow possible. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE. Allegan, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/17/2026 14:45 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/17/2026 14:45 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from early Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/17/2026 09:05 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/17/2026 09:05 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/17/2026 03:41 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/17/2026 03:41 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/16/2026 21:42 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/16/2026 21:42 EST | Valid Until | 01/18/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. Southwest to west winds 15 to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. Until 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/16/2026 16:01 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/16/2026 16:01 EST | Valid Until | 01/18/2026 19:00 EST |
* WHAT. West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. Until 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/16/2026 11:11 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/16/2026 11:11 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 05:00 EST |
* WHAT. West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. Until 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/16/2026 03:46 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/16/2026 03:46 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 05:00 EST |
* WHAT. West winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. Until 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/15/2026 21:37 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/15/2026 21:37 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 05:00 EST |
* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 30 knots tonight becoming west on Friday. Waves building to 4 to 8 feet on Friday. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. Until 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/15/2026 14:52 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/15/2026 14:52 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 05:00 EST |
* WHAT. Southwest winds to 25 knots and waves 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
| Issued By | NWS Grand Rapids MI | Broadcast Time | 01/15/2026 11:10 EST |
| Issuing Time | 01/15/2026 11:10 EST | Valid Until | 01/19/2026 05:00 EST |
* WHAT. Southwest winds to 25 knots and waves 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE. St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN. From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.