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Gale Warning 22, NWS Gaylord, MI

October 31, 2013

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Oct 31, 2013, 4:19 AM EDT. It took effect at Nov 1, 2013, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 31, 2013, 4:19 AM EDT (08:19 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 1, 2013, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Nov 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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

672 
WHUS73 KAPX 310819
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
419 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

LHZ347>349-311600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0020.131101T0400Z-131101T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0022.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
419 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-311600-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0022.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
419 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ345-346-311600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0020.131101T0400Z-131101T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0400Z-131101T2100Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
419 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-311600-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0900Z-131101T2100Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
419 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ341-311600-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0400Z-131101T2100Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
419 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY. 

* 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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6 follow-up statements
900 
WHUS73 KAPX 311517
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1117 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

LHZ347>349-312330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
1117 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-312330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
1117 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ345-346-312330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0400Z-131101T2100Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
1117 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
5 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-312330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0900Z-131101T2100Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1117 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ341-312330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0400Z-131101T2100Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
1117 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
5 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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
534 
WHUS73 KAPX 311950
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
350 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

LHZ347>349-010400-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.W.0022.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SR.W.0002.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
350 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

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

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.

$$

LHZ345-346-010400-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0400Z-131101T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.GL.W.0022.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
350 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-010400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
350 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-010400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0400Z-131101T2100Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
350 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ341-010400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0400Z-131101T2100Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
350 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
5 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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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974 
WHUS73 KAPX 010130
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
930 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

LHZ345-346-011200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
930 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-011200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
930 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ347>349-011200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.131101T0400Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
930 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY. 

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

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.

$$

LSZ321-322-011200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0400Z-131101T2100Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
930 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ341-011200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.131101T0400Z-131101T2100Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
930 PM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

* 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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223 
WHUS73 KAPX 010805
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
405 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

LHZ345-346-011500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-131101T1500Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
405 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-011500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
405 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ347>349-011500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
405 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

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

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.

$$

LSZ321-322-011600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.000000T0000Z-131101T2100Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
405 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
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.

$$

LMZ341-011600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.000000T0000Z-131101T2100Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
405 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
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.

$$


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434 
WHUS73 KAPX 011128
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
728 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

LHZ347>349-011500-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-131101T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
728 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ345-346-011500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-131101T1500Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
728 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-011500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-131101T1500Z/
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-
728 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-011930-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.000000T0000Z-131101T2100Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
728 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
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.

$$

LMZ341-011930-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.000000T0000Z-131101T2100Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
728 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
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.

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
121 
WHUS73 KAPX 011509
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1109 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

LHZ347>349-LMZ323-342-344>346-012315-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-131101T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.000000T0000Z-131102T0000Z/
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-
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-
1109 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ345-346-012100-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-131101T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.000000T0000Z-131101T2100Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
1109 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-012315-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.000000T0000Z-131102T0000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
1109 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ341-LSZ322-012100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0180.000000T0000Z-131101T2100Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1109 AM EDT FRI NOV 1 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
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.

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD

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 Oct 31, 4:18 AM EDT, 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 31, 4:18 AM EDT, 1 minute before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
418 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
ISSUED AT 418 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

A DEEPENING AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION TODAY
INTO TONIGHT YIELDING MILD TEMPERATURES AND PERIODS OF RAIN.
MOISTURE WILL LINGER FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY LEADING TO SHOWERY AND
COOLER CONDITIONS. RAIN SHOWERS MAY EVENTUALLY MIX WITH OR CHANGE
OVER TO SNOW SHOWERS ON SATURDAY. A NARROW RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE
WILL THEN WORK INTO THE AREA FOR SUNDAY AND MONDAY...GENERATING SOME
SUNSHINE.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT)
ISSUED AT 418 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

VIGOROUS SHORT WAVE TROUGH PUSHING INTO THE CENTRAL CONUS THIS
MORNING WITH THE MAIN VORTICITY CENTER OVER WESTERN OKLAHOMA/TEXAS
PANHANDLE REGION. DEEP SW FETCH OF MOISTURE/RAINFALL STRETCHES FROM
TEXAS INTO THE MIDWEST AND LOWER GREAT LAKES. CLOSER TO HOME...
SMALLER SCALE LOW PRESSURE ANALYZED OVER IOWA WITH A WARM FRONT
STRETCHING INTO SRN LOWER MICHIGAN. RAINFALL HAS BEEN WIDESPREAD
ACROSS SRN LOWER MICHIGAN ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE WARM FRONT. BUT
ACROSS NRN MICHIGAN...WARM ADVECTION DRIVEN SHOWERS HAVE BEEN MUCH
MORE DISORGANIZED COMING THROUGH IN POCKETS. NOT QUITE THE SURGE OF
WIDESPREAD RAINFALL THAT WAS ENVISIONED IN EARLIER FORECASTS. BUT...
IT HAS RAINED...SOME...IN MOST LOCATIONS AT VARIOUS TIMES...
TECHNICALLY CATEGORICAL POPS FOR THE OVERNIGHT.

TODAY...SFC LOW OVER IOWA LOOKING TO ADVANCE UP INTO CENTRAL LAKE
MICHIGAN TODAY. JUST HOW FAR NORTH THE SFC WARM FRONT GETS REMAINS
TO BE SEEN...BUT GUIDANCE SUGGESTS IT MAY BE AS FAR NORTH AS THE
M-32 CORRIDOR BY LATE AFTERNOON AS THE SFC LOW STARTS TO RAPIDLY
DEEPEN BY LATE AFTERNOON. IN ANY EVENT...SURGE OF MOISTURE/
WIDESPREAD RAINFALL SHOULD MAKE ITS WAY NORTHWARD THROUGH THE COURSE
OF THE DAY. TOUGH TO PICK OUT JUST WHAT PARTS OF THE CWA (IF ANY) TO
HAVE LOWER POPS GIVEN THE ONGOING BATCHES OF SHOWERS CURRENTLY
ADVANCING THROUGH WISCONSIN AND INTO THE UPPER PENINSULA AND MORE
WIDESPREAD PRECIP ADVANCING UP FROM THE SOUTH. TENTATIVELY HAVE
LOWER POPS ACROSS THE NRN PART OF THE CWA FOR NOW GIVEN THE LOWER
COVERAGE UP THAT WAY. BUT EITHER WAY...A SOMEWHAT WET AND MILD DAY
ANTICIPATED WITH HIGH TEMPS SPANNING THE 50S.

TONIGHT...AFOREMENTIONED VORTICITY CENTER OVER OKLAHOMA EXPECTED TO
ADVANCE UP THROUGH LOWER MICHIGAN DURING THE COURSE OF THE NIGHT...
AS ASSOCIATED STRONG 140+ KNOT UPPER JET CORE PUNCHES UP THROUGH SE
LOWER MICHIGAN BEFORE HEADING INTO THE EASTERN LAKES OVERNIGHT.
PRIME LOCATION FOR RAPID SFC LOW DEVELOPMENT ACROSS NRN LOWER
MICHIGAN AND INTO THE STRAITS/NRN LAKE HURON...LATE THIS EVENING AND
OVERNIGHT. ASSOCIATED COLD/OCCLUDED FRONT LOOKING TO SWING THROUGH
LOWER MICHIGAN THIS EVENING. GIVEN THE STRONG DYNAMICS AND DEEP
MOISTURE FEED INTO NRN MICHIGAN (PWAT VALUES UP OVER 1 INCH)...HAVE
TO BELIEVE WE GET A NICE PUSH OF WIDESPREAD RAINFALL INTO THE CWA
LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND THROUGH MUCH OF TONIGHT. INHERITED FLAT OUT
100 POPS AND HAVE NO COMPELLING REASON TO CHANGE THAT. GUIDANCE DOES
HINT AT A DRY SLOT PUNCHING UP THROUGH SRN LOWER MICHIGAN AND INTO
THE SE COUNTIES OVERNIGHT WHICH MAY DIMINISH PRECIP FOR THAT
AREA...WHILE WRAP AROUND RAINFALL SLIDES UP THROUGH THE REST OF THE
CWA. WILL SEE HOW THAT GOES. BUT OVERALL...A WET HALLOWEEN NIGHT
LOOKS ON TAP.

WINDS...RAPID SFC LOW DEVELOPMENT AND TIGHTENING P-GRADIENT WILL
LEAD TO A PERIOD OF GUSTY WINDS RIGHT BEHIND THE FRONT LATER THIS
EVENING AND OVERNIGHT WITH SOME GUSTS PUSHING INTO THE LOW 40 MPH
RANGE PARTICULARLY ALONG THE MICHIGAN AND HURON COASTS. NOT QUITE
ENOUGH IMHO THERE FOR WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA ALTHOUGH DAY SHIFT WILL
WANT TO REVISIT ADVISORY POTENTIAL WITH THE AFTERNOON FORECAST. WILL
HAVE A HANDFULL OF GALE WARNINGS GOING OUT THIS MORNING HOWEVER.

THUNDER THREAT...MODEST RIBBON OF REDUCED STABILITY WILL WORK UP
THROUGH LOWER MICHIGAN ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE LOW TRACK LATE THIS
AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING. GIVEN THE STRONG DYNAMICS...WILL RETAIN
THUNDERSTORM POSSIBILITIES FOR NRN LOWER MICHIGAN AS THIS SYSTEM
TRACKS THROUGH BUT NO SEVERE STORMS ARE ANTICIPATED.

&&

.LONG TERM...(FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY)
ISSUED AT 418 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

THE DEEPENING AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO QUICKLY EXIT
INTO QUEBEC FRIDAY WITH GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. IN ADDITION...ABUNDANT LINGERING MOISTURE (MEAN
1000-500 MB RH GENERALLY 80 TO 90 PERCENT) WILL REMAIN ACROSS THE
REGION FRIDAY RIGHT INTO SATURDAY LEADING TO MAINLY CLOUDY SKIES. IN
ADDITION...THIS MOISTURE IN COMBINATION WITH INCREASING OVER LAKE
INSTABILITY (AS 850 MB TEMPERATURES FALL FROM BETWEEN -1 AND -3 C
FRI TO BETWEEN -5 AND TO -9 C BY 00Z SUN) WILL LEAD TO A PROLONGED
PERIOD OF SHOWERY CONDITIONS. THE SHOWERS WILL BE IN THE FORM OF
RAIN THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT BUT AS THE AIRMASS STEADILY COOLS...SNOW
MAY MIX IN FOR SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...THOUGH LITTLE TO NO
ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED. SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE WILL THEN QUICKLY
BUILD IN ON SUNDAY LEADING TO PARTIAL CLEARING SKIES AND CHILLY
TEMPERATURES. THIS HIGH SHOULD HOLD THROUGH MUCH OF MONDAY AS
WELL...WITH MILDER TEMPERATURES EXPECTED MONDAY AFTERNOON AS THE
FLOW TURNS INTO THE SOUTH. EXTENDED MODELS ARE IN GENERAL AGREEMENT
THAT ANOTHER DRAWN OUT WEATHER SYSTEM WILL BRING MORE ROUNDS OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND MILD TEMPERATURES FOR TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY.

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY NIGHT)
ISSUED AT 1100 PM EDT WED OCT 30 2013

VFR CONDITIONS WILL DETERIORATE TO MVFR AS WE HEAD INTO THE
OVERNIGHT HOURS...AND THEN TO IFR LATE TONIGHT AS WIDESPREAD RAIN
DEVELOPS FROM SW TO NE AHEAD OF DEEPENING LOW PRESSURE LIFTING
INTO THE WRN GREAT LAKES REGION. WIDESPREAD RAIN AND IFR
CONDITIONS WILL THEN CONTINUE THRU THURSDAY NIGHT AS THE LOW
CENTER STALLS OVER MICHIGAN. LLWS WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT ALL TAF
SITES OVERNIGHT AND INTO THURSDAY MORNING AS THE BOUNDARY LAYER
DECOUPLES AND WINDS JUST OFF THE DECK STRENGTHEN.

&&

.MARINE...
ISSUED AT 418 AM EDT THU OCT 31 2013

A PERIOD OF GALE FORCE GUSTS POSSIBLE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY. SFC
LOW PRESSURE WILL DEEPEN RAPIDLY ACROSS NRN LOWER MICHIGAN AND
INTO NRN LAKE HURON...THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT. THIS WILL DRIVE
A SHARP COLD FRONT THROUGH LOWER MICHIGAN THIS EVENING. BEHIND THE
FRONT...AND WITH THE DEEPENING SFC LOW...A PERIOD OF GUSTY
WESTERLY WINDS WILL BE FELT ON THE LAKES LATER TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY
MORNING PARTICULARLY ON LAKES MICHIGAN AND HURON. SOME GUSTS TO
GALE FORCE ARE EXPECTED ON THOSE LAKES AND GALE WARNINGS WILL BE
ISSUED ACCORDINGLY. WINDS WILL DIMINISH QUICKLY ON FRIDAY...DOWN
BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA BY EVENING.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...NONE.
LH...GALE WARNING FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR
     LHZ347>349.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY
     FOR LHZ345-346.
LM...GALE WARNING FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR
     LMZ323-342-344>346.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY
     FOR LMZ341.
LS...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY FOR LSZ321-322.

&&

SYNOPSIS...AS
SHORT TERM...BA
LONG TERM...AS
AVIATION...MR
MARINE...BA
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 30, 4:13 PM EDT, 12 hours 6 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
413 PM EDT WED OCT 30 2013

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-MIZ008-015>036-041-042-
311000-
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-
413 PM EDT WED OCT 30 2013

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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

LOW PRESSURE APPROACHING THE UPPER GREAT LAKES WILL BRING A CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORMS TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN THURSDAY EVENING.

AS THIS LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM DEEPENS ACROSS THE REGION THURSDAY
NIGHT...GALE FORCE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 35 KNOTS MAY DEVELOP OVER LAKE
HURON...CONTINUING UNTIL ABOUT MIDDAY FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED.

&&

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD.

JPB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 31, 4:19 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX40 hr
Oct 31, 3:48 PM EDTWind AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Cheboygan and 16 more17 hr
Oct 31, 3:50 PM EDTStorm WarningAPX16 hr

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Sources

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