Station Name: Sleeping Bear Dunes
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Leland, MI 49654
Leelanau County

GPS Coordinates: 44.982, -85.831

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 2:51AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:51 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

Gusty southwest winds and low relative humidity will lead to elevated fire danger today. Winds of 10 to 20 mph and frequent gusts of 25-35 mph will be seen over much northern Michigan late this morning through this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 20-35 percent are expected over much of northern lower Michigan. These conditions could lead to rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see www.dnr.state.mi.us//.

Red Flag Warning issued May 4 at 1:41PM EDT until May 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 1:41 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM EDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Northern lower Michigan. * WIND...Sustained southwest winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 30-45 mph. Locally higher gusts to 50 mph possible across open areas and near the immediate lakeshores. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidities between 15-25 percent across interior northern Michigan and along the Lake Huron shorelines. Higher relative humidities along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered showers and storms possible this afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.