Weather Alerts For Empire, MI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 704 PM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 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- 704 PM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Locally higher gusts to 55mph are possible through midnight. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, especially in areas still recovering from the March 2025 ice storm. A few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also lead to blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibilities in areas that have fresh snow on the ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&