Alpena
NDBC buoy lpnm4
Observed , 48 minutes ago
Hazardous
Today
Light W winds at 7 kn gusting to 13 kn. Pressure falling at 1,006.1 mbar. Water 58°F, air 49°F. Today: Southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west 10 to 20 knots in the morning, then rising to up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots in the afternoon.
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Gale Warning issued November 8 at 11:34AM EST until November 9 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet expected. * WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Speed
7kn
Gust
13kn
Direction
280° W
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours1 to 9.9 kn
Air temp
49°F
35 to 49°F today
Water temp
58°F
58 to 58°F today
Pressure
1006mbar
Tendency
Easing
3 hour change
-0.6 mbar
Last 11 hours1006 to 1013 mbar
Zone forecast
Today
Southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west 10 to 20 knots in the morning, then rising to up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots in the afternoon. Chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves 2 feet or less building to 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
Tonight
Northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots. Slight chance of showers. Waves 6 to 9 feet.
Monday
Northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 4 to 6 feet.
NWS zone Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 35 to 49°F, pressure 1,006 to 1,013 mbar over the same window.
1 station within 30 NM
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How often does buoy lpnm4 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy lpnm4?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station lpnm4
45°03'47" N 83°25'44" W · owned and maintained by NOS
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.