Station Name: Thunder Bay Buoy, Alpena, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena County

GPS Coordinates: 44.988, -83.27

Nearby Water Temperatures

Gale Warning issued November 8 at 10:14PM EST until November 9 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Sun November 8, 2026, 10:14 PM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EST Sunday with the largest waves expected around 2 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Warning issued November 8 at 9:54PM EST until November 9 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun November 8, 2026, 9:54 PM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.