| NWS Forecast for: Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI (LEZ444) Issued by: National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, MI Last Update: 349 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 | |
Today: South winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots in the late morning and afternoon. Mostly cloudy. Widespread dense fog in the morning. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Tonight: West winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the late evening and overnight. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers early in the evening, then partly cloudy in the late evening and overnight. Waves 2 feet or less. Sunday: West winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots in the late morning and afternoon. Partly cloudy early in the morning then clearing. Waves 2 feet or less. Sunday Night: Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the late evening and overnight. Clear. Waves 1 to 3 feet. wave heights are for ice free areas. see lake erie open lake forecast for days 3 through 5. the water temperature at belle isle is 33 degrees. | |
| Zone Forecast: Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI (LEZ444) | |
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