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Gale Warning 33, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 11, 2010

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 11, 2010, 4:47 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2010, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 3 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2010, 4:47 AM EST (09:47 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2010, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 15, 2010, 3:51 AM EST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

950 
WHUS73 KAPX 110947
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
447 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

LMZ342-111800-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-101211T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
447 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LHZ347-111800-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-101211T1000Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
447 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&


$$

LSZ321-111800-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-101211T1000Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
447 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&



$$

LMZ344>346-111800-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-101211T1000Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0004.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
447 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. A STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF 
  48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&



$$

LMZ323-341-111800-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
447 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ322-111800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
447 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-348-111800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
447 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&

$$


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17 follow-up statements
518 
WHUS73 KAPX 111142
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
642 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

LMZ323-341-342-111945-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
642 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ349-111945-
/O.EXA.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
642 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-111945-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
642 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-111945-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
642 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-111945-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0004.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
642 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF 
  48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&

$$


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565 
WHUS73 KAPX 111546
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1046 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

LMZ323-341-342-120000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
1046 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-120000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1046 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-120000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
1046 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 
  TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-120000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0004.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1046 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF 
  48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC 
  TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO 
  PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO 
  CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. 

&&

$$


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611 
WHUS73 KAPX 112126
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
426 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

LMZ344>346-120530-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SR.A.0004.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SR.W.0004.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
426 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM EST MONDAY.

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

* A STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
  48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER 
  UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...
  AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL 
  WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-120530-
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T0400Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
426 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
  INFORMATION.

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-120530-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0013.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
426 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM EST MONDAY.

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-120530-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
426 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$


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192 
WHUS73 KAPX 120320
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1020 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

LMZ323-341-342-121130-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
1020 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-121130-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T0400Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
1020 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-121130-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1020 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-121130-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0004.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1020 PM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS 
  OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER 
  UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS... 
  AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL 
  WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. 

&&

$$


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617 
WHUS73 KAPX 120906
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
406 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

LMZ323-341-342-121700-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
406 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-121700-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
406 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-121700-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
406 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-121700-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0004.101212T1000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
406 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS 
  OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER 
  UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS... 
  AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL 
  WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. 

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
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WHUS73 KAPX 121615
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1115 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

LMZ323-341-342-130015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
1115 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-130015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1115 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-130015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
1115 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-130015-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1115 AM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS 
  OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER 
  UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS... 
  AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL 
  WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. 

&&

$$


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MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
432 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

LMZ323-341-342-130545-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
432 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-130545-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
432 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-130545-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
432 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-130545-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
432 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS 
  OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER 
  UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS... 
  AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL 
  WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. 

&&

$$


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MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1016 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

LMZ323-341-342-131130-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
1016 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-131130-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1016 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-131130-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
1016 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-131130-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1016 PM EST SUN DEC 12 2010

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS 
  OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER 
  UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS... 
  AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL 
  WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. 

&&

$$


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MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
425 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

LMZ344-131800-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
425 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO 47
  KNOTS ARE EXPECTED.

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
  INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-131800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
425 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-131800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
425 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-131800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
425 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-131800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
425 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

* A STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS 
  OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER 
  UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS... 
  AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL 
  WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. 

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
061 
WHUS73 KAPX 131558
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1058 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

LMZ345-346-132200-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1058 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

* A STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS 
  OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED.

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND
 PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS
 WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET
 OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344-132200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
1058 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-132200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1058 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-132200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
1058 AM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
965 
WHUS73 KAPX 132112
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
412 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

LHZ345-346-349-141000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.101213T2112Z-101215T1000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
412 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-141000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.101213T2112Z-101215T1000Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
412 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-141000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101213T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.101213T2112Z-101215T1000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
412 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-141000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
412 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
789 
WHUS73 KAPX 140239
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
939 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

LHZ347-348-141045-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
939 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-349-141045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
939 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-141045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
939 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-141045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
939 PM EST MON DEC 13 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
388 
WHUS73 KAPX 140907
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
407 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

LHZ347-348-141715-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
407 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-349-141715-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
407 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-141715-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
407 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-141715-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
407 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
921 
WHUS73 KAPX 141557
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1057 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

LHZ347-348-142100-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1057 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-349-142100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
1057 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-142100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1057 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-142100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1057 AM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$


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541 
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MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
427 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

LHZ347-348-150400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
427 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-349-150400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
427 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-150400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
427 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-150400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
427 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$


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692 
WHUS73 KAPX 150321
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1021 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

LHZ347-348-151000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1021 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* A GALE WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 
  34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND 
  PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT 
  MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR 
  TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-349-151000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
1021 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-151000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1021 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-151000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1021 PM EST TUE DEC 14 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$


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165 
WHUS73 KAPX 150851
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
351 AM EST WED DEC 15 2010

LHZ347-348-151700-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101216T1000Z/
5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT MI INCLUDING
BOIS BLANC ISLAND-
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
351 AM EST WED DEC 15 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

*INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-LMZ341-LSZ322-151000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101215T1000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
351 AM EST WED DEC 15 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

$$

LHZ349-151700-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101216T1000Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
351 AM EST WED DEC 15 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-151700-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101216T1000Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
351 AM EST WED DEC 15 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$

LSZ321-151700-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-101216T1000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
351 AM EST WED DEC 15 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY. 

* PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED 
  INFORMATION. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER 
  VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

&&

$$


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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Dec 11, 4:28 AM EST, 19 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 11, 4:28 AM EST, 19 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
428 AM EST SAT DEC 11 2010

.SYNOPSIS.../ISSUED AT 400 AM/

A STRONG STORM SYSTEM LOCATED OVER WESTERN IOWA...WILL TRACK ALONG
THE MICHIGAN...INDIANA...OHIO BORDER TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT.
THIS SYSTEM WILL GENERATE WIDESPREAD...POSSIBLY HEAVY...SNOW AND
PRODUCE CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW OVER NORTHERN
MICHIGAN THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

NORTHERLY WINDS ON THE BACKSIDE OF THIS EASTWARD EXITING SYSTEM...
WILL GENERATE LAKE SNOWS OVER NORTHERN MICHIGAN INTO TUESDAY.

&&

.SHORT TERM.../ISSUED AT 400 AM/...TODAY

ALL ATTENTION FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING WINTER STORM AND EVOLUTION OF
PRECIPITATION ACROSS NORTHERN MICHIGAN.  00Z MODELS HAVE TAKEN A
TREND 50-75NM FURTHER SOUTH...FOLLOWING IN LINE WITH A SLIGHTLY
DEEPER SOLUTION WHICH MAKES SENSE GIVEN THE IMPRESSIVE 160 KT
300MB JET EVIDENT ON WV IMAGERY OVER THE CENTRAL PLAINS.  WRF-NAM
IS A NORTHERN TRACK OUTLIER /ALTHOUGH 06Z RUN NOW TRENDING SOUTH
AS WELL/ THANKS MAINLY TO ITS EMPHASIS ON UPSTREAM ENERGY ROTATING
INTO THE WESTERN EDGE OF UPPER TROF...WHICH HELPS TO PULL THE
SURFACE LOW FURTHER NORTH.  PREFER THE FURTHER SOUTH ECWMF/GFS
SOLUTIONS AND WILL TREND IN THAT DIRECTION. SURFACE LOW SLIDES
ACROSS IOWA AND TOWARD NORTHERN ILLINOIS BY EARLY EVENING.

INITIAL PUSH OF LIGHT PRECIPITATION DUE TO ISENTROPIC ASCENT WILL
SPREAD INTO THE NORTHWEST HALF OF THE FORECAST AREA THIS MORNING.
THIS SHOULDN/T AMOUNT TO MUCH AND SHOULD BE FOCUSED MAINLY FROM
PELLSTON NORTH INTO EASTERN UPPER. BY THIS AFTERNOON...MODEL CROSS
SECTIONS SHOWING DEVELOPING F-GEN OVER UPPER MICHIGAN WHICH SHOULD
ENHANCE PCPN...WITH 1-2 INCHES OF SNOW POSSIBLE BY EVENING. IT
WILL TAKE A BIT FOR THE ATMOSPHERE TO SATURATE COMPLETELY OVER
MUCH OF NORTHERN LOWER WITH PRONOUNCED DRY LAYER BETWEEN 800-600MB
ON MODEL CROSS SECTIONS. SO LOWERING CLOUDS WITH PCPN DEVELOPING
WEST OF US-131 DURING THE AFTERNOON.

JK
&&

.LONG TERM.../ISSUED AT 400 AM/...TONIGHT AND BEYOND

WITH GUIDANCE TAKING A 50-75NM SOUTHWARD TREND WITH RECENT MODEL
RUNS /AND SUPPORTED BY SATELLITE TRENDS/...WILL HAVE TO MAKE A FEW
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE FORECAST WITH REGARD TO SNOWFALL AMOUNTS.

STRONG FORCING WILL SPREAD INTO NORTHERN MICHIGAN DURING THE EVENING
HOURS WITH IMPRESSIVE F-GEN AND QG SUPPORT /ESPECIALLY OVER
NORTHERN LOWER/. KINEMATICS ALSO IMPRESSIVE WITH HINTS OF A COUPLED
JET SIGNATURE OVER THE NORTHERN LAKES...FURTHER ENHANCING PCPN.
GFS CROSS SECTIONS INDICATE EXCELLENT DENDRITIC GROWTH POTENTIAL
WITH GOOD OMEGA FOCUSED WITHIN THE PRIME -15C ISOTHERM WITH
SATURATION.  MAY INITIALLY BE DEALING WITH A MIX OF RAIN/SNOW
ALONG THE LAKE HURON COAST THANKS TO SHALLOW SURFACE BASED MARINE
WARM LAYER BROUGHT INLAND WITH INCREASING EASTERLY FLOW. CURRENT
FORECAST IDEA OF 15:1 SNOW RATIO LOOKS GOOD AND WILL USE THAT AS A
PROXY. WITH MODELS TRENDING A BIT SLOWER AND FURTHER SOUTH...WILL
NEED TO MAKE SOME ADJUSTMENTS IN SNOWFALL TOTALS OVERNIGHT.

WILL TRIM SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OVERNIGHT AND SHIFT THE EMPHASIS
SOUTH/WEST FROM PREVIOUS PACKAGE. THIS RESULTS IN A WIDESPREAD 4-8 INCH
SNOWFALL OVERNIGHT /HIGHEST WEST OF I-75 IN NORTHERN LOWER/.
LIGHTER SNOW AMOUNTS OVER SOUTHEAST PORTIONS OF THE AREA...WITH
GENERALLY 3-5 INCHES EXPECTED BY SUNDAY MORNING. AM ALSO CONCERNED
ABOUT POSSIBLE LAKE HURON ENHANCEMENTS LATE TONIGHT WITH DEEP
NORTHEAST FLOW AND 850MB TEMPS OF -8 TO -10C. BECAUSE OF
THIS...WILL ADD SLIGHTLY INCREASED SNOWFALL FROM ALPENA TO
CHEBOYGAN.

SUNDAY/SUNDAY NIGHT...SNOW CONTINUES AND WINDS INCREASE WITH
SURFACE LOW MOVING FROM THE SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BORDER INTO ONTARIO.
WIDESPREAD SYNOPTIC SNOW SHOULD BE ONGOING DURING THE MORNING
HOURS WITH AFOREMENTIONED LAKE ENHANCEMENT. THIS ENHANCEMENT BEING
SHOWN TO SOME DEGREE BY THE MODELS WITH BULLSEYE AREAS OF
1000-850MB OMEGA SHOWN AROUND THE COASTS IN NORTHERN LOWER. GIVEN
THE STRENGTH OF THE LOW LEVEL WIND FIELDS...WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED
TO SEE THIS ENHANCEMENT WORK ALL THE WAY TOWARD GAYLORD IN
NORTHERN LOWER WITH AN UPSLOPE COMPONENT POSSIBLY ENHANCING
SNOWFALL TOTALS BETWEEN GAYLORD...ATLANTA AND ONAWAY. WIDESPREAD
BLOWING SNOW AS WINDS BACK MORE NORTH AND INCREASE TO GREATER THAN
30 MPH. FORECAST ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL AMOUNTS DURING THE DAY SUNDAY
OF 4 TO 7 INCHES WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS IN NORTHERN LOWER EAST
OF I-75 AND ALONG THE LAKE MICHIGAN COASTLINE FROM MANISTEE
NORTHWARD INTO LEELANAU COUNTY. TEMPERATURES WILL FALL THROUGH THE
DAY...DOWN INTO THE TEENS BY LATE IN THE DAY...WITH WIND CHILLS
DROPPING INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS ABOVE AND BELOW ZERO. SYNOPTIC
SNOW WILL WIND DOWN SUNDAY NIGHT...ALTHOUGH LAKE
EFFECT/ENHANCEMENT WILL BE ONGOING. AGREE WITH PREVIOUS SHIFT OF
CONCERN THAT AREAS WEST OF US-131 ACROSS NORTHWEST LOWER AND AREAS
NORTH OF ALPENA ALONG US-23 COULD GET HIT PRETTY HARD GIVEN DEEP
MOISTURE IN PLACE AND DELTA T/S GREATER THAN 20C. WILL BEEF UP THE
SNOW TOTALS IN THOSE AREAS. OTHER PROBLEM WILL BE BLOWING
SNOW...WITH WIND GUSTS EASILY 30-40 MPH INLAND...AND 40-50+ MPH
FOR LOCATIONS WITH ONSHORE WINDS. BLIZZARD CONDITIONS MAY BE A
REAL PROBLEM ALONG THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE COUNTIES AND AROUND
THE US-23 CORRIDOR TOWARD ALPENA. WILL HOLD OFF DOING MUCH WITH
THE BLIZZARD END OF THINGS RIGHT NOW...FOCUSING INSTEAD ON THE
FIRST PART OF THE STORM THROUGH THE DAY ON SUNDAY.

SO OVERALL STORM TOTALS THROUGH THE DAY ON SUNDAY OF 8 TO 15 INCHES
NORTH AND WEST OF A LINE FROM HOUGHTON LAKE TO ALPENA /LOCALLY
HIGHER TOTALS CLOSER TO 18 INCHES POSSIBLE/. FURTHER SOUTH...6 TO
10 INCHES.

AS FOR HEADLINE CHANGES...NONE.  STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY IN STORM
TRACK AND TIMING OF THIS STORM.  AFTER COLLABORATION WITH DTX AND
GRR...WILL HOLD OFF UPGRADING THE WATCH TO A WARNING AT THIS TIME.
CONFIDENCE IN AN UPGRADE WILL BE GREATER ONCE THE 12Z MODELS COME IN
AND WE CAN SEE IF THE SOUTHWARD TREND CONTINUES.  THOUGHT ABOUT
PUSHING WATCH START TIME BACK CLOSER TO 06Z /GIVEN LATEST MODEL
TRENDS/ BUT WILL NOT BOX THE DAY SHIFT IN WITH A TIME CHANGE AND
LEAVE THE WATCH BEGINNING AT 00Z.

NO CHANGES MADE TO THE REMAINDER OF THE FORECAST.

JK
&&

.MARINE.../ISSUED AT 400 AM/

DEVELOPING WINTER STORMS WILL BE THE MAIN PLAYER IN UPPER GREAT
LAKES WINDS THIS PERIOD...STARTING WITH WINDS RAMPING UP FROM AN
EASTERLY COMPONENT TODAY AT LEAST TO SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS BY AFTERNOON...THEN GETTING UP TOWARD GALES AND
POSSIBLY STORM FORCE LATE SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY ESPECIALLY IN
THE LAKE MICHIGAN NEARSHORE ZONES. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL THEN
PERSIST FROM SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY AS WINDS BACK AROUND TO A MORE
NORTH/NORTHWEST DIRECTION. WILL HAVE A NUMBER OF GALE WARNINGS AND
WATCHES OUT STARTING TONIGHT AND CONTINUING INTO MONDAY (EXCEPT
STURGEON POINT LIGHT TO ALABASTER WHERE GALES MAY NOT DEVELOP
UNTIL LATE SUNDAY BASED ON CURRENT STORM TRACK)...WITH A STORM
WATCH FROM MANISTEE TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT ON LAKE MICHIGAN.

JK
&&

.AVIATION.../ISSUED AT 1150 PM/...VALID FOR 06Z TAFS

MVFR CEILINGS WILL PERSIST AT THE TAF SITES THROUGH SUNRISE AND
BEYOND AS PLENTIFUL MOISTURE REMAINS TRAPPED BELOW SLOWLY LOWERING
SUBSIDENCE INVERSION. MEANWHILE...SATURATION ALOFT AS MOISTURE
INCREASES WILL FUEL THE SLOW DEVELOPMENT OF LIGHT SNOW...WITH KPLN
LOOKING TO GET IN ON THE ACTION FIRST AS INITIAL WAVE OF WARM
ADVECTION LIFTS TOWARD THE UPPER PENINSULA. SNOW IS THEN EXPECTED
TO OVERTAKE THE REMAINDER OF THE TAF SITES INTO THE EVENING HOURS AS
LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPS OVER NORTHERN ILLINOIS...WITH WIDESPREAD IFR
CONDITIONS LIKELY.

LAWRENCE

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR
     MIZ008-015>017-019-021-022-027>029-033>036-041-042.
     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR
     MIZ018-020-023>026-030>032.
LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING FOR
     LMZ342-344>346.
     GALE WARNING FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST MONDAY FOR
     LMZ323-341-342.
     STORM WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR
     LMZ344>346.
LH...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR
     LHZ345>348.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING FOR
     LHZ347.
LS...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR LSZ321-
     322.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING FOR
     LSZ321.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 10, 4:49 PM EST, 11 hours 58 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
449 PM EST FRI DEC 10 2010

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-MIZ008-015>036-041-042-
111200-
STRAITS OF MACKINAC-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
MACKINAC BRDG TO PRESQUE ISLE LT-PRESQUE ISLE LT TO STURGEON PT-
STURGEON PT TO ALABASTER-GRAND TRAVERSE BAY-
SEUL CHOIX PT TO MACKINAC BRDG-NORWOOD TO MACKINAC BRDG-
SLEEPING BEAR PT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LT-PT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR PT-
MANISTEE TO PT BETSIE-WHITEFISH BAY-ST. MARYS RIVER-CHIPPEWA-
MACKINAC-EMMET-CHEBOYGAN-PRESQUE ISLE-CHARLEVOIX-LEELANAU-ANTRIM-
OTSEGO-MONTMORENCY-ALPENA-BENZIE-GRAND TRAVERSE-KALKASKA-CRAWFORD-
OSCODA-ALCONA-MANISTEE-WEXFORD-MISSAUKEE-ROSCOMMON-OGEMAW-IOSCO-
GLADWIN-ARENAC-
449 PM EST FRI DEC 10 2010

...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM POSSIBLE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN...
EASTERN UPPER MICHIGAN...AND ADJACENT NEARSHORE WATERS OF LAKE
MICHIGAN...LAKE HURON AND LAKE SUPERIOR.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

LOOKING AT A POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TO HIT NORTHERN
MICHIGAN FROM LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH AT LEAST SUNDAY
NIGHT...WITH ACCUMULATING LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS POSSIBLE IN SOME
OF THE NORTHWEST FLOW SNOW BELTS MONDAY.  HEAVY SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD
NORTHERN MICHIGAN SATURDAY NIGHT...AND CONTINUE AT LEAST INTO SUNDAY
EVENING.  IN ADDITION...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RESULT IN
CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW SUNDAY INTO MONDAY.  SEE
ONGOING WATCH FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

PERSONS WITH TRAVEL PLANS DURING THE UPCOMING WEEKEND...ESPECIALLY
FROM SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY...SHOULD STAY TUNED TO LOCAL MEDIA
OUTLETS AND LATER FORECASTS FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

GALE FORCE WINDS WILL BE POSSIBLE WITHIN ALL NORTHERN MICHIGAN
NEARSHORE ZONES STARTING SUNDAY AND CONTINUING INTO TUESDAY...WITH
STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE WITHIN SOME OF THE NORTHWEST LOWER LAKE
MICHIGAN NEARSHORE ZONES.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS...PLEASE RELAY SNOWFALL REPORTS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE.

JPB

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 4:13 PM ESTBlizzard WarningAPXAlpena, Benzie, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and 2 more36 hr
Dec 11, 4:13 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningAPXAlcona, Antrim, Arenac, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco and 8 more36 hr
Dec 11, 4:26 PM ESTStorm WarningAPX43 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Michigan, 2010Every gale warning in 2010

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.