Winds at the 45165 buoy were gusting to near 50 mph yesterday and it was raining at a rate of 4 in/hr! The 45165 buoy reports conditions every 10 minutes, which is more than any other buoy or station. Check the uglos.mtu.edu site for the latest observation.

Obserservations from the Toledo Light #2 can be almost 45 min old, while the 45165 station is no more than 15 min old.

Text 45165 to 734-418-7299 to get the lastest observation.

Safe boating out there!

We use the XM Marine Weather hooked up to our Lowrance HDS unit to tell of approaching storms, lightning, and weather alerts. This service has saved us many times on the water when our phones are tucked away. its money well spent.