Freeze Watch

Locations Affected

Lake Leelanau, MI ∙ Alpena County Regional Airport, MI ∙ Sterling, MI ∙ Spruce, MI ∙ False Presque Isle, MI ∙ Hale, MI ∙ Empire, MI ∙ Sand Lake, MI ∙ Peshawbestown, MI ∙ Grand Lake, MI

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 309 PM EDT Sat May 9 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Iosco, Leelanau, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For tonight...Northwesterly winds are likely to remain as high as 10-15mph tonight, especially across northeast Lower Michigan. This may prevent a low-level temperature inversion from forming tonight. For Sunday night...high pressure moving into the area may lead to clearing skies and light winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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