Marine Weather Statement for St. Clair River; Detroit River; Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion) +1 more

Official alert brief

The areas affected include... Detroit River... Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion)... Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI... St. Clair River... At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds in excess of 50 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 59 nm southwest of The Mouth Of The Saginaw River to 44 nm west of Wyandotte to 35 nm northwest of Luna Pier to 47 nm west of North Cape, moving east at 45 knots. strong thunderstorms will be near... Wyandotte around 630 PM EDT. Elizabeth Park Marina, Grosse Ile, Detroit Beach, and Gibraltar around 635 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by strong thunderstorms include Woodland Beach, Stony Point, Gibraltar, Estral Beach, and Detroit Beach.

Instructions

Mariners can expect gusty winds in excess of 50 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds in excess of 34 knots, and is likely to pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning will likely be required when these strong thunderstorms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrive.