The Upper Peninsula will get the brunt of a clipper system sweeping across Michigan. It is expected to make a swift exit on Thursday.

Michigan residents could see winds as strong as 55 mph Monday, the National Weather Service said. The weather service said a wind advisory is in effect for most of Michigan from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday because of the potential for winds gusting between 45 mph and 55 mph.

The National Weather Service issues a variety of weather warnings and advisories. Here's what they mean in Michigan.

After winter weather impacts through Wednesday, temperatures could reach 40 degrees Thursday, something many areas haven't done since November.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Monday for many Michigan counties, including ones in Metro Detroit.

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids said areas of Michigan saw as much as 2 feet of snow this past week. Here's where the highest totals were.

From subzero temperatures spanning the week to incoming snow Monday night, Michigan will find itself in the middle of winter weather that feels like it's blowing out of the Arctic for the next few days.

The Marquette NWS office said wind chills in some areas could reach 44 below zero early in the week and residents should prepare.

Hurricane force winds begin at 74 mph, according to the National Weather Service. All of the Lower Peninsula and much of the Upper Peninsula were under wind advisories Monday. All the Great Lakes were under gale warnings and some portions of the Lake Superior coast were under lakeshore flood advisories.

EST the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement in effect until 10 p.m. EST for Muskegon, Montcalm, Ottawa, Kent and Ionia counties.

Gale warnings indicate severe maritime weather that could endanger vessels, including recreational boats and commercial fishing operations. Wind speeds of up to 50 knots and waves reaching 18 feet in some locations pose a significant threat.