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

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 11:22AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 3:38PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 3:38 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 3:45 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 12:30PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 12:30 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.