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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
940 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-070900-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City,
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort,
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee,
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City,
Gladwin, Standish, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard,
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette,
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island,
St. James, and Charlevoix
940 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

...Locally dense fog through this evening...

Fog, locally dense, will impact portions of northern lower and
eastern upper Michigan tonight. Visibilities will be reduced down
to or below one-half mile at times.

Travelers may need extra time to reach their destination tonight.
Slow down, and leave extra space between yourself and the vehicle
in front of you.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1020 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-080330-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1020 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Isolated severe thunderstorms remain possible tonight across much
of northern lower Michigan. Heavy rain which could lead to
localized flooding remains the primary threat, however damaging
winds and severe hail could be seen with a storm or two.

Periods of rain on rapidly melting snow could result in localized
flooding concerns, particularly in poor drainage areas and along
rivers.

Fog, locally dense, will impact northern lower and eastern upper
Michigan tonight. Visibilities will be reduced down to or below
one-half mile at times.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely not be needed.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

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