Overview
- The National Weather Service Grand Rapids issued a Gale Warning on Nov. 11 for the shoreline from St. Joseph to Manistee, forecasting 35-knot winds and 9 to 13-foot waves.
- Photographers documented waves crashing over piers and lighthouses at Muskegon, Grand Haven, and other lakeshore sites, underscoring dangerous conditions.
- Forecasts called for similar conditions on Wednesday with northwest gales up to about 40 knots and waves around 7 to 11 feet.
- The NWS said the Small Craft Advisory was set to expire at 7 a.m. Thursday with winds and waves diminishing through the afternoon, though residual hazards may persist near shore.
- Inland areas faced separate risks including black ice during morning commutes, with forecasters noting a warming trend into Saturday before increasing chances of weekend rain.