Swim risk and small craft advisories will remain high through the weekend across Lake Michigan beaches, according to the National Weather Service.

Beginning on Friday, Sept. 5 , strong winds were forecast to whip across Michigan, with some gusts reaching up to 45 mph.

The National Weather Service initially issued gale warnings for Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron, with wind gusts ranging from 30 to 45 mph throughout the morning and early afternoon.

Those planning marine activities should exercise extreme caution and monitor updated forecasts. The winds, driven by Friday’s cold front passage, are expected to be strongest around the Great Lakes and north of the I-96 corridor.

The weekend will remain cold and unsettled, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s and a chance of iso

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