Station Name: South Haven Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
South Haven, MI 49090
Van Buren County

GPS Coordinates: 42.397, -86.331

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 22 at 11:14AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:15 AM

ESFGRR Bitterly cold temperatures moving into Michigan over the next few days will increase the risk of ice jams on rivers. While many locations have already frozen over, ongoing ice growth will continue to increase in any open water areas. These temperatures have not been seen for many years in West Michigan, which means that some areas that don't typically experience river ice jams may have issues this year. Ice jams can result in water levels rising much more quickly than usual, which can catch people off guard. Anyone living or working near rivers in West Michigan should prepare now for potential river ice and rising water levels. While temperatures warm up a bit early next week, this overall cold weather pattern will continue through at least next week, which will keep ice locked in place on the rivers. You can always find the latest river level information at water.noaa. gov

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 6:58PM EST until January 24 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:58 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below. * WHERE...Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 10:30AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:30 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero into early afternoon and 15 to 20 below zero mid afternoon into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Special Weather Statement issued January 23 at 4:43PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:43 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:15 PM

Lake effect snow showers will continue across favored northwest flow lake effect areas in northern Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan through this evening. An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation is possible, with a locally higher amount possible. By late evening the focus for lake effect snow showers will begin to shift westward across northwest Indiana, with lake effect snow showers expected to dissipate overnight. Motorists should be prepared for slick and snow covered roads and variable road conditions across the region. The best chance for impacts will continue to be be along and north of the Toll Road.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:30PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:30 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 6:58PM EST until January 24 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:58 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.