Michigan Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 01:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 4:17AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 1:17am
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
Locally dense fog is expected to continue across the eastern U.P. and far northern lower Michigan this morning. Significant visibility reductions of 1/4 mile or less may lead to difficult driving conditions, so be sure to use low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and increase follow distance if driving this morning.
Area Description: 
Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Alpena; Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI