Station Name: Mackinac Straits West, Mackinaw City, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Mackinac County

GPS Coordinates: 45.825, -84.772

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 2:24AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 2:24 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 12:00 PM

Rain is expected to overspread eastern upper and far northern lower Michigan later tonight into Sunday. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower and thunderstorm activity should taper into Monday. More showers and storms return later Monday night and lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan, including the following areas in Eastern Upper Michigan: Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac counties. In Northern Lower Michigan: Cheboygan, Emmet and Presque Isle counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as ice-covered inland lakes. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.