High Swim Risk Today, Rain/Breezy Otherwise

Dangerous swimming conditions for some Lake Michigan beaches today Read More >

Last Update: 216 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

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Gaylord, MI Local Forecast Office

8NM SE Alpena MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Today
Southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots. slight chance of showers early in the morning, then showers likely in the morning. Chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves 2 feet or less building to 2 to 4 feet in the morning.
Tonight
Southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. Slight chance of showers. Waves 2 to 4 feet.
Thursday
Southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Chance of showers. Waves 2 feet or less.
Thursday Night
Northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. Chance of showers. Waves 2 to 3 feet.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.



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216 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
 
 

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