Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Montague, MI
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open lake forecast for lake michigan national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi 243 am cdt Sun may 31 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 -
high pressure over the upper great lakes will strengthen to around 30.2 inches and continue to dominate the weather pattern through Tuesday. Lighter winds are expected today. Then breezy easterly winds will return Monday into Monday night before weakening for Tuesday. Winds are to become more southerly on Wednesday as the high pressure breaks down and exits the region while low pressure develops over the plains. Look for increasing southerly winds Thursday as low pressure around 29.7 inches crosses the northern plains.
lmz080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-311515- 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- 243 am cdt Sun may 31 2026
sheboygan wi to pentwater mi south - .
Today - Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt backing to northeast. Waves 1 to 3 ft subsiding to 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight - Northeast winds 5 to 10 kt becoming north. Waves 1 ft or less.
Monday - North winds 5 to 10 kt increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Monday night - Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt becoming east. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
Tuesday - Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt becoming north 10 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
Tuesday night - North winds 10 to 20 kt becoming northeast 5 to 10 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
Wednesday - East winds 5 to 10 kt becoming south. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday - Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming south 15 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft building to 3 to 5 ft.
open lake forecast for lake michigan national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi 243 am cdt Sun may 31 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.
high pressure over the upper great lakes will strengthen to around 30.2 inches and continue to dominate the weather pattern through Tuesday. Lighter winds are expected today. Then breezy easterly winds will return Monday into Monday night before weakening for Tuesday. Winds are to become more southerly on Wednesday as the high pressure breaks down and exits the region while low pressure develops over the plains. Look for increasing southerly winds Thursday as low pressure around 29.7 inches crosses the northern plains.
lmz080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-311515- 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- 243 am cdt Sun may 31 2026
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Area Discussion for Grand Rapids, MI
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FXUS63 KGRR 311029 AFDGRR
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 629 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
KEY MESSAGES
- Warm and Dry Much Of The Week, Elevated Fire Danger Through At Least Monday
- Shower and Thunderstorm Chances Return Friday
DISCUSSION
Issued at 238 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
- Warm and Dry Much Of The Week, Elevated Fire Danger Through At Least Monday
A dry ambient airmass and surface ridging will continue to promote dry conditions across the area for much of the week. Models suggest high confidence in this through Thursday with little spread in guidance. While 850mb temps cool to near 8C with the passage of a trough early in the week, highs in the 70s will start the week, warming into the 80s late week as 850 mb temps climb to the mid teens. Winds will gust up to 15-25 mph at times. This will lead to increased fire danger. See the Fire Weather section for more details.
- Shower and Thunderstorm Chances Return Friday
The arrival of a low pressure system, and passage of a cold front across the Central Great Lakes, will bring showers and thunderstorms into the forecast. This will be aided in the upper-levels by the breakdown of the omega block pattern across the area of late, resulting in shortwaves driving forcing across the area. At least marginal MUCAPE supports a thunder risk, though uncertainty as to the timing/placement of frontal features supports some variance in forecast solutions by late week.
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
Issued at 626 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
No significant changes to the going forecast. Predominantly light and variable winds are expected beginning later this morning.
By early afternoon, winds will become westerly at MKG as a lake breeze develops, increasing to around 10 knots. Only high clouds are expected through the TAF period, with high confidence in VFR given the dry ambient airmass.
MARINE
Issued at 238 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
Weak, primarily lake breeze driven, winds are expected today with hazardous winds and waves not expected. Short range model guidance suggests winds to 15-20 knots are possible, particularly near the points. Wind direction does not appear favorable for advisory level waves at this time. High pressure overhead then tempers winds going into mid- week.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 238 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
Elevated fire danger conditions are expected at least Sunday and Monday. Wind gusts of 15-25 mph along with MinRHs in the 20s will support an increased concern for wildfires. The greatest risk will be across the conifer forests of Central Lower Michigan, along and north of a Muskegon to Clare line. Given no rainfall is expected until at least Friday, elevated fire danger conditions may continue into mid-week.
GRR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
MI...None.
MARINE...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 629 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
KEY MESSAGES
- Warm and Dry Much Of The Week, Elevated Fire Danger Through At Least Monday
- Shower and Thunderstorm Chances Return Friday
DISCUSSION
Issued at 238 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
- Warm and Dry Much Of The Week, Elevated Fire Danger Through At Least Monday
A dry ambient airmass and surface ridging will continue to promote dry conditions across the area for much of the week. Models suggest high confidence in this through Thursday with little spread in guidance. While 850mb temps cool to near 8C with the passage of a trough early in the week, highs in the 70s will start the week, warming into the 80s late week as 850 mb temps climb to the mid teens. Winds will gust up to 15-25 mph at times. This will lead to increased fire danger. See the Fire Weather section for more details.
- Shower and Thunderstorm Chances Return Friday
The arrival of a low pressure system, and passage of a cold front across the Central Great Lakes, will bring showers and thunderstorms into the forecast. This will be aided in the upper-levels by the breakdown of the omega block pattern across the area of late, resulting in shortwaves driving forcing across the area. At least marginal MUCAPE supports a thunder risk, though uncertainty as to the timing/placement of frontal features supports some variance in forecast solutions by late week.
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
Issued at 626 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
No significant changes to the going forecast. Predominantly light and variable winds are expected beginning later this morning.
By early afternoon, winds will become westerly at MKG as a lake breeze develops, increasing to around 10 knots. Only high clouds are expected through the TAF period, with high confidence in VFR given the dry ambient airmass.
MARINE
Issued at 238 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
Weak, primarily lake breeze driven, winds are expected today with hazardous winds and waves not expected. Short range model guidance suggests winds to 15-20 knots are possible, particularly near the points. Wind direction does not appear favorable for advisory level waves at this time. High pressure overhead then tempers winds going into mid- week.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 238 AM EDT Sun May 31 2026
Elevated fire danger conditions are expected at least Sunday and Monday. Wind gusts of 15-25 mph along with MinRHs in the 20s will support an increased concern for wildfires. The greatest risk will be across the conifer forests of Central Lower Michigan, along and north of a Muskegon to Clare line. Given no rainfall is expected until at least Friday, elevated fire danger conditions may continue into mid-week.
GRR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
MI...None.
MARINE...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| 45214 | 32 mi | 36 min | 48°F | 1 ft | ||||
| 45161 | 36 mi | 46 min | E 5.8G | 52°F | 52°F | |||
| MKGM4 - Muskegon, MI | 37 mi | 26 min | ESE 8G | 53°F | 30.17 | 44°F | ||
| 45029 | 43 mi | 36 min | ESE 1.9G | 51°F | 51°F | 0 ft | 30.11 | 45°F |
| 45013 | 44 mi | 126 min | S 3.9G | 52°F | 1 ft | 30.18 | ||
| 45199 | 45 mi | 96 min | SE 7.8 | 48°F | 49°F | 1 ft | 30.16 | |
| MLWW3 - Milwaukee, WI | 46 mi | 26 min | E 1G | 53°F | ||||
| PWAW3 - Port Washington, WI | 48 mi | 26 min | 0 | 50°F | 29.59 |
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