🌤️ Extended Forecast
15-day outlook, marine conditions, and detailed forecasts for Lake Michigan shoreline
📋 What to Expect:
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
⚠️ Recommended Actions:
Current Conditions at the Beach
📊 24-Hour Forecast
Hour-by-hour conditions from Tempest Weather Station
| Time | Conditions | Temp | Feels | Precip | Wind | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5pm | ☀️ Clear | 64° | 64° | 0% | 9 mph | 56% |
| Thu 6pm | ☀️ Clear | 63° | 63° | 0% | 7 mph | 59% |
| Thu 7pm | ☀️ Clear | 61° | 61° | 0% | 4 mph | 62% |
| Thu 8pm | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 57° | 57° | 0% | 4 mph | 76% |
| Thu 9pm | 🌙 Clear | 55° | 55° | 0% | 4 mph | 81% |
| Thu 10pm | 🌙 Clear | 55° | 55° | 0% | 4 mph | 79% |
| Thu 11pm | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 55° | 55° | 0% | 4 mph | 78% |
| Fri 12am | 🌙 Clear | 55° | 55° | 0% | 4 mph | 78% |
| Fri 1am | 🌙 Clear | 55° | 55° | 0% | 4 mph | 79% |
| Fri 2am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 55° | 55° | 0% | 4 mph | 78% |
| Fri 3am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 55° | 55° | 0% | 4 mph | 81% |
| Fri 4am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 54° | 54° | 0% | 4 mph | 81% |
| Fri 5am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 54° | 54° | 0% | 4 mph | 82% |
| Fri 6am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 54° | 54° | 0% | 4 mph | 83% |
| Fri 7am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 52° | 52° | 0% | 4 mph | 84% |
| Fri 8am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 52° | 52° | 0% | 4 mph | 83% |
| Fri 9am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 52° | 52° | 0% | 4 mph | 88% |
| Fri 10am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 55° | 55° | 0% | 7 mph | 85% |
| Fri 11am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 59° | 59° | 0% | 7 mph | 78% |
| Fri 12pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 61° | 61° | 0% | 7 mph | 73% |
| Fri 1pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 63° | 63° | 0% | 4 mph | 68% |
| Fri 2pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 64° | 64° | 0% | 4 mph | 64% |
| Fri 3pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 63° | 63° | 5% | 4 mph | 65% |
| Fri 4pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 64° | 64° | 10% | 4 mph | 65% |
🌍 15-Day Extended Outlook
Long-range forecast from Visual Crossing Weather
| Date | Conditions | High/Low | Precip | Wind | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thu Oct 8 |
☀️ Clear | 66° / 48° | 2% |
13 mph Gust: 23 |
Clear conditions throughout the day. |
|
Fri Oct 9 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 64° / 56° |
21%
(0.04 in) |
13 mph Gust: 20 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sat Oct 10 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 71° / 61° | 5% |
17 mph Gust: 27 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sun Oct 11 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 66° / 60° | 16% |
16 mph Gust: 25 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Mon Oct 12 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 69° / 61° | 40% |
18 mph Gust: 30 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Tue Oct 13 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 67° / 56° | 40% |
21 mph Gust: 34 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Wed Oct 14 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 59° / 50° | 16% |
20 mph Gust: 35 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Thu Oct 15 |
☁️ Overcast | 64° / 57° |
36%
(0.38 in) |
22 mph Gust: 39 |
Cloudy skies throughout the day. |
|
Fri Oct 16 |
☁️ Overcast | 61° / 53° |
36%
(0.31 in) |
23 mph Gust: 31 |
Cloudy skies throughout the day. |
|
Sat Oct 17 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 53° / 47° |
36%
(0.01 in) |
24 mph Gust: 26 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sun Oct 18 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 52° / 46° | 19% |
12 mph Gust: 10 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Mon Oct 19 |
☀️ Clear | 55° / 49° | 16% |
17 mph Gust: 18 |
Clear conditions throughout the day. |
|
Tue Oct 20 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 58° / 52° | 16% |
13 mph Gust: 26 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Wed Oct 21 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 59° / 54° |
19%
(0.15 in) |
17 mph Gust: 34 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Thu Oct 22 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 57° / 55° |
26%
(0.04 in) |
14 mph Gust: 24 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
🌤️ NOAA Detailed Forecasts
☀️ THROUGH EARLY EVENING
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
🌙 TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Light winds.
☀️ FRIDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 70. Light winds.
🌧️ 🌙⛅ FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
☀️ SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
🌙⛅ SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
🌧️ ☁️ SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs around 70.
🌙⛅ SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
☀️ COLUMBUS DAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
⛈️ 🌙⛅ MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
🌧️ ☀️ TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
🌙⛅ TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
🌧️ ☀️ WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
🌧️ 🌙⛅ WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
🌧️ ☀️ THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
💬 Forecast Discussion
Extended forecast data indicates clear for the Lake Michigan shoreline in the coming days.
For the most accurate local conditions, check our live camera feeds and current weather station readings. Marine conditions can change rapidly on the Great Lakes.
📡 Data Sources
- Tempest Weather Station — Real-time hyperlocal conditions from our beach-side station
- Visual Crossing Weather — 15-day extended forecast with detailed daily breakdowns
- Open-Meteo / NDBC 45168 — Wave forecast chart and live buoy conditions (Marine page)
All forecasts are subject to change. For critical weather decisions, consult official NOAA forecasts.