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Gale Warning 38, NWS Gaylord, MI

October 28, 2015

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Oct 28, 2015, 4:04 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 28, 2015, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 28 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 28, 2015, 4:04 AM EDT (08:04 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 28, 2015, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 29, 2015, 11:49 PM EDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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

353 
WHUS73 KAPX 280804
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
404 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

LHZ349-LMZ342-344>346-281615-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0004.151028T2100Z-151030T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T0000Z-151030T0000Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER 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-
404 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

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 THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.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

* 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>348-LMZ323-341-281615-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.A.0004.151029T1200Z-151030T0000Z/
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-
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
404 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY 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.

* 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. 

$$

LSZ321-281615-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0004.151029T1600Z-151030T0300Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
404 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY 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.

* 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. 

$$

LSZ322-281615-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T1200Z/
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
404 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
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.

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
8 follow-up statements
444 
WHUS73 KAPX 281500
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1100 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

LHZ349-LMZ342-344>346-282300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T0000Z-151030T0000Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER 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-
1100 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. 

* 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.

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


$$

LHZ345>348-LMZ323-341-282300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0004.151029T1200Z-151030T0000Z/
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-
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
1100 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING. 

* 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. 

$$

LSZ321-282300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0004.151029T1600Z-151030T0300Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
1100 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING. 

* 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. 

$$

LSZ322-282300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T1200Z/
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1100 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT 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.

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
744 
WHUS73 KAPX 282005
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
405 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

LHZ345-347-348-290415-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0004.151029T1200Z-151030T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T1600Z-151030T0400Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-
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-
405 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT. 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. 

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.

$$

LSZ321-290415-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0004.151029T1600Z-151030T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T1600Z-151030T0400Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
405 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT. 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. 

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-LMZ342-344>346-290415-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T0000Z-151030T0000Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER 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 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ346-LMZ323-341-290415-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.A.0004.151029T1200Z-151030T0000Z/
ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
405 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WATCH. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$

LSZ322-290415-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
405 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
328 
WHUS73 KAPX 290242
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1042 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

LHZ349-LMZ342-344>346-291045-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0000Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER 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-
1042 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-291045-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T1600Z-151030T0400Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
1042 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ345-347-348-291045-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T1600Z-151030T0400Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-
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-
1042 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ346-LMZ323-341-LSZ322-291045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1042 PM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
429 
WHUS73 KAPX 290755
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
355 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

LHZ349-LMZ342-344>346-291600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0000Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER 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-
355 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-291600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T1600Z-151030T0400Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
355 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ345-347-348-291600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T1600Z-151030T0400Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-
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-
355 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ346-LMZ323-341-LSZ322-291600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
355 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
026 
WHUS73 KAPX 291514
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
1114 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

LHZ361>363-292315-
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T1514Z-151030T0200Z/
LAKE HURON FROM 5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LT 
TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER BEYOND 5 NM FROM SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT  MI 5NM OFF
SHORE TO US/CANADIAN BORDER-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO
US/CANADIAN BORDER-
1114 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ349-LMZ342-344>346-292315-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0000Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER 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-
1114 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ345-347-348-LSZ321-292315-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.151029T1600Z-151030T0400Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-
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-
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
1114 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ346-LMZ323-341-LSZ322-292315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1114 AM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
936 
WHUS73 KAPX 292002
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
402 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

LHZ349-LMZ342-344>346-300000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0000Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER 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-
402 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ345-347-348-LSZ321-300400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0400Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-
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-
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
402 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ361>363-300200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0200Z/
LAKE HURON FROM 5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LT 
TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER BEYOND 5 NM FROM SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT  MI 5NM OFF
SHORE TO US/CANADIAN BORDER-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO
US/CANADIAN BORDER-
402 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ346-LMZ323-341-LSZ322-300415-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
402 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
965 
WHUS73 KAPX 300040
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
840 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

LHZ345-LSZ321-300845-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
840 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LHZ361>363-300145-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0200Z/
LAKE HURON FROM 5NM EAST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE TO PRESQUE ISLE LT 
TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER BEYOND 5 NM FROM SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT  MI 5NM OFF
SHORE TO US/CANADIAN BORDER-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO
US/CANADIAN BORDER-
840 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. 

$$

LMZ341-300145-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
840 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LHZ347-348-300400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0400Z/
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-
840 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ342-344>346-300845-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
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-
840 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$

LHZ349-300845-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
840 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$

LHZ346-LSZ322-300845-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
840 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$

LMZ323-300845-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-
840 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
625 
WHUS73 KAPX 300349
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1149 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

LHZ347-348-300900-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-151030T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
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-
1149 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LHZ345-346-LSZ321-322-300900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1149 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-300900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
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-
1149 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$

LHZ349-300900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-151030T0900Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
1149 PM EDT THU OCT 29 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM 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.

$$


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 28, 3:46 AM EDT, 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 28, 3:46 AM EDT, 18 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
346 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

.NEAR TERM...(TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT)
ISSUED AT 345 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

HIGH IMPACT WEATHER POTENTIAL...WET AND WINDY.

RAIN IS ADVANCING INTO NORTHERN LOWER MI...AS LOW PRESSURE OVER
FAR SE IOWA DEEPENS AND MOVES NNE. RAPID DEEPENING WILL BE SEEN
THIS MORNING AS THE LOW QUICKLY MOVES TO NE WI. THEN THE PACE OF
MOVEMENT AND DEEPENING BOTH SLOW AS THE LOW TURNS NE TOWARD
CENTRAL SUPERIOR THIS EVENING...AND A BIT SOUTH OF JAMES BAY BY
THU MORNING. COLD ADVECTION WILL GET UNDERWAY THIS AFTERNOON AS AN
OCCLUDED SURFACE FRONT CROSSES NORTHERN MI. PRECIP AND WINDS ARE
THE MAIN CONCERN.

TODAY...REGIONAL RADAR INDICATE THAT BEHIND THIS INITIAL RAINBAND...
SHRA ARE ABUNDANT ALL THE WAY BACK TO CENTRAL IL. THIS IS
SUPPORTED BY SIGNIFICANT COOLING ALOFT...WITH 500MB TEMPS IN NW
LOWER TUMBLING FROM -12C TO -16C IN THE 1ST HALF OF THE DAY. THE
DRY SLOT WON/T BE BE ABLE TO WIN OUT IN ANY WAY UNTIL THE OCCLUDED
FRONT ROLLS THRU THIS AFTERNOON. EVEN THEN...SHARP 1000-850MB
CONVERGENCE ALONG A QUASI-TRIPLE POINT JUST SE OF THE PRIMARY LOW
WILL SUSTAIN PRECIP NEAR LAKE MI IN BOTH PENINSULAS. ELSEWHERE...
POPS WILL TEND DIMINISH SOMEWHAT IN THE AFTERNOON HOURS...AND IN
PARTS OF N CENTRAL AND NE LOWER CAN REDUCE POPS TO SCT LATE IN THE
DAY.

ONGOING EASTERLY SURFACE WINDS WILL VEER S-SW IN MOST OF NORTHERN
LOWER MI THIS AFTERNOON (THE ST MARYS VALLEY WILL STAY EASTERLY THRU
EARLY EVENING). A FEW GUSTS TO NEAR 40MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE THIS
MORNING ALONG THE LAKE HURON COAST (IN BOTH PENINSULAS). GUSTS WILL
BE LOWER THIS AFTERNOON...EVEN IN COLD ADVECTION...AS THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT IS NOT AS TIGHT. GUST TO 30-35MPH NEAR LAKE MI POSSIBLE
THIS AFTERNOON...MAINLY LATE.

MAX TEMPS WILL BE IN THE 50S...WITH READINGS FALLING (SLOWLY) LATE
IN THE DAY.

TONIGHT...CLOSED 500MB LOW WILL MOVE INTO CENTRAL LOWER MI
OVERNIGHT. 986MB LOW WILL GRADUALLY MOVE NE AWAY FROM SUPERIOR.
850MB TEMPS WILL GRADUALLY LOWER BELOW 0C IN NORTHERN LOWER
MI...REACHING AS COOL AS -4C IN SOUTHERN SECTIONS. (EASTERN UPPER
WILL STILL BE HANGING ONTO 0C AT DAWN). SHOWERS WILL STILL BE
WIDESPREAD IN EASTERN UPPER MI AT THE START OF THE EVENING.
OVERNIGHT...INCREASING OVERLAKE INSTABILITY WILL RETURN WIDESPREAD
SHOWERS TO NW LOWER (AND CONTINUE THEM IN EASTERN UPPER). POPS WILL
REMAIN CHANCY IN EASTERN SECTIONS. NAM SOUNDINGS SUGGEST THE BEST
CHANCE FOR SNOW TO MIX WILL BE VERY VERY LATE IN SOUTHERN HIGH
TERRAIN AREAS...CAD IN PARTICULAR. WILL STILL MENTION THE
POSSIBILITY OF A MIX LATE FROM GLR SOUTH TO CAD/HTL...NO ACCUMS. MIN
TEMPS IN THE MID 30S TO NEAR 40F. GUSTY SW TO W WINDS...ESPECIALLY
NEAR LAKE MI IN NW LOWER...WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 35-40MPH ALONG THE
COAST.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT)
ISSUED AT 345 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...WINDY WITH RAIN AND POSSIBLE SNOW SHOWERS THEN DRYING OUT...

W/NW FLOW LAKE EFFECT/ENHANCED SHOWERS ALONG WITH GUSTY WINDS CAN BE
EXPECTED THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY EVENING. IT NOW LOOKS LIKE A
MAJORITY OF THE PRECIPITATION WILL REMAIN ALL LIQUID AS MODEL
SOUNDINGS/CROSS SECTIONS INDICATE AN ABOVE FREEZING LAYER OF BETWEEN
2000 AND 2500 FEET AGL. THEREFORE...WILL LIMIT ANY MIX WITH SNOW TO
THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS ABOVE 1200 FEET. LITTLE OR NO SNOW
ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED. ACTIVITY SHOULD DIMINISH LATER THURSDAY
EVENING AS DRIER AIR ADVECTS IN ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE DEPARTING
UPPER LOW. A BRIEF BREAK IN THE ACTION FRIDAY INTO FRIDAY NIGHT AS
SHORT WAVE RIDGING MOVES ACROSS THE REGION. TEMPERATURES WILL BE A
FEW DEGREES BELOW AVERAGE THROUGH THE SHORT TERM.

&&

.LONG TERM...(SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY)
ISSUED AT 345 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

...TURNING UNSEASONABLY MILD...

AN UPPER LEVEL LOW CUT OFF FROM THE FLOW ACROSS THE DESERT SOUTHWEST
STILL LOOKS LIKE IT WILL SPIT OUT A POCKET OF MOISTURE WHICH WILL
HEAD RAPIDLY NORTHEAST LIKELY BRINGING RAIN SHOWERS TO THE REGION
SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT. EXTENDED MODELS HAVE COME INTO FAIRLY
GOOD AGREEMENT THAT THE ACTUAL CUTOFF WILL PASS BY TO OUR SOUTH
EARLY NEXT WEEK WHILE SHEARING OUT. THIS SETUP WILL LEAD TO BUILDING
HEIGHTS ACROSS THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES AND ALLOW FOR MILDER AIR TO
ADVECT INTO THE AREA. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO BE WELL ABOVE
AVERAGE FOR LATE OCT/EARLY NOV THROUGH THE PERIOD WITH SOME SPOTS
POSSIBLY REACHING THE MIDDLE 60S BY THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. IT
STILL LOOKS LIKE THE COLD AIR WILL REMAIN HELD AT BAY ACROSS
NORTHWEST CANADA THROUGH AT LEAST THE FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER.

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY NIGHT)
ISSUED AT 138 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

VARIABLE CONDITIONS...BUT MOST COMMONLY MVFR. LLWS OVERNIGHT.

RAIN WILL ENTER NORTHERN LOWER MI BEFORE DAWN. CIGS/VSBYS WILL
RAPIDLY BECOME MVFR AFTER PRECIP BEGINS. CONDITIONS COULD VARY
SOME...ESPECIALLY TOWARD AFTERNOON WHEN PRECIP BECOMES MORE
SHOWERY. AN OCCLUDED FRONT WILL MOVE THRU THIS AFTERNOON...BUT
STRONG LOW PRESSURE JUST TO OUR NORTH WILL MAINTAIN A SHOWER
THREAT AND LOW CIGS THRU THIS EVENING.

PRESENT GUSTY EAST WINDS WILL VEER SE...S...AND SW THRU THIS
EVENING. GUSTIEST WINDS THRU THE TAF PERIOD WILL BE WITH THE
EASTERLY WINDS THIS MORNING.

&&

.MARINE...
ISSUED AT 345 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

LOW PRESSURE WILL INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES ACROSS IL...WI...UPPER
MI...AND LAKE SUPERIOR TODAY. ONGOING GUSTY EASTERLY WINDS WILL
EVENTUALLY GIVE WAY TO SW-ERLIES BY THIS EVENING...AND NW-ERLIES
DURING THE DAY THURSDAY. GALE FORCE GUSTS ARE LIKELY ALONG THE NW
LOWER MI COAST TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY...AS WELL AS NEAR TAWAS BAY
ON LAKE HURON. ELSEWHERE...GALE WATCHES REMAIN UP FOR
THURSDAY...BUT ARE NOT EXPECTED AT LEAST THRU TONIGHT.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...NONE.
LH...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR LHZ345>348.

     GALE WATCH FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR
     LHZ345>348.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LHZ349.

     GALE WARNING FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR
     LHZ349.

LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR LMZ323-341.

     GALE WATCH FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR
     LMZ323-341.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LMZ342-
     344>346.

     GALE WARNING FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR
     LMZ342-344>346.

LS...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR LSZ321-322.

     GALE WATCH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR
     LSZ321.

&&

NEAR TERM...JZ
SHORT TERM...SULLIVAN
LONG TERM...SULLIVAN
AVIATION...JZ
MARINE...JZ
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 28, 3:37 AM EDT, 27 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
337 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-MIZ008-015>036-041-
042-291200-
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-
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-
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-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-
337 AM EDT WED OCT 28 2015

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...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

A FEW GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THIS MORNING ON THE
NEARSHORE WATERS OF LAKE HURON.

GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT ALONG THE NORTHWEST
LOWER MICHIGAN COASTLINE...NOT INCLUDING GRAND TRAVERSE BAY. GALE
FORCE GUSTS ARE ALSO EXPECTED ON THE LAKE HURON COAST...SOUTH OF
STURGEON POINT LIGHT. SEE GALE WARNINGS FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL CONTINUE THURSDAY ON THE NORTHWEST
LOWER MICHIGAN COAST...AND PORTIONS OF LAKE HURON. GALE FORCE WIND
GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE ON MOST OTHER NEARSHORE WATERS SURROUNDING
NORTHERN MICHIGAN. SEE ONGOING GALE WARNINGS AND WATCHES FOR
DETAILS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED. HOWEVER...SPOTTERS SHOULD
PASS ON PRECIPITATION AND WIND REPORTS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE.

&&

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD.

JZ

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