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Small Craft Advisory 19, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 21, 2015

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at Apr 21, 2015, 3:45 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 22, 2015, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 21, 2015, 3:45 PM EDT (19:45 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 22, 2015, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 23, 2015, 3:55 PM EDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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

743 
WHUS73 KAPX 211945
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
345 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

LSZ321-322-220345-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.150422T0600Z-150422T2200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
345 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT 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.

$$

LMZ341-220345-
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150422T2200Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
345 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT 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.

$$

LHZ345>347-220345-
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150422T2200Z/
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-
345 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-220345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150422T2200Z/
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-
345 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
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.

$$

LHZ349-220300-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150422T0300Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
345 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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.

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
9 follow-up statements
472 
WHUS73 KAPX 220658
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
258 AM EDT WED APR 22 2015

LHZ349-221500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0020.150422T1800Z-150423T1200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
258 AM EDT WED APR 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 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.

$$

LHZ348-221500-
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.150422T1800Z-150423T1200Z/
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
258 AM EDT WED APR 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 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.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-221500-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
258 AM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ345>347-221500-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
258 AM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-221500-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
258 AM EDT WED APR 22 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
380 
WHUS73 KAPX 221454
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1054 AM EDT WED APR 22 2015

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-222300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
1054 AM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ345>347-222300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
1054 AM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-222300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1054 AM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ349-222300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0020.150422T1800Z-150423T1200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
1054 AM EDT WED APR 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 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.

$$

LHZ348-222300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.150422T1800Z-150423T1200Z/
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1054 AM EDT WED APR 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 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
178 
WHUS73 KAPX 221946
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
346 PM EDT WED APR 22 2015

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-230400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
346 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ345>347-230400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
346 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-230400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
346 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ349-230400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
346 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ348-230400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
346 PM EDT WED APR 22 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
323 
WHUS73 KAPX 222015
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
415 PM EDT WED APR 22 2015

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-230415-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
415 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ345>347-230415-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
415 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-230415-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
415 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ349-230415-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
415 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ348-230415-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
415 PM EDT WED APR 22 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
525 
WHUS73 KAPX 230159
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
959 PM EDT WED APR 22 2015

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-231000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
959 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ345>347-231000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
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-
959 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-231000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
959 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ349-231000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
959 PM EDT WED APR 22 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.

$$

LHZ348-231000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON PT MI INCLUDING THUNDER BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
959 PM EDT WED APR 22 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
209 
WHUS73 KAPX 230505
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
105 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

LHZ345-346-231315-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
105 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

...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.

$$

LSZ321-322-231315-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
105 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

...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.

$$

LHZ347-348-231315-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T1200Z/
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-
105 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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.

$$

LHZ349-231315-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-150424T1200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
105 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344-231315-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
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-
105 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

...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.

$$

LMZ341-345-346-231200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150423T1200Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
105 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* 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
715 
WHUS73 KAPX 231238
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
838 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

LHZ345-346-232045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
838 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

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 

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

$$

LSZ321-322-232045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
838 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

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 

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

$$

LHZ347-348-232045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T1200Z/
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-
838 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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.

$$

LHZ349-232045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-150424T1200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
838 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344-232045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
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-
838 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

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 

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

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
019 
WHUS73 KAPX 231352
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
952 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

LHZ345-346-232200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
952 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

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 

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

$$

LSZ321-322-232200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
952 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

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 

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

$$

LHZ347-348-232200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T1200Z/
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-
952 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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.

$$

LHZ349-232200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-150424T1200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
952 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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.

$$

LMZ323-342-344-232200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
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-
952 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015

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

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 

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

$$


WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD
424 
WHUS73 KAPX 231955
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
355 PM EDT THU APR 23 2015

LHZ345-346-LMZ323-342-344-232100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
STRAITS OF MACKINAC WITHIN 5NM OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING
MACKINAC ISLAND-ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
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-
355 PM EDT THU APR 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LHZ349-232100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-150424T1200Z/
STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI-
355 PM EDT THU APR 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LSZ321-322-232100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150424T0000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
355 PM EDT THU APR 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LHZ347-348-240400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-150424T1000Z/
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 PM EDT THU APR 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 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 small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Apr 21, 3:45 PM EDT, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 21, 3:45 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
345 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

.NEAR TERM...(THIS EVENING THROUGH TONIGHT)
ISSUED AT 344 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

HIGH IMPACT WEATHER: MINIMAL

FORECAST CHALLENGE: DETERMINING THE RAIN/SNOW MIX.

OVERVIEW...500 MB COLD POOL IS PRODUCING DIURNALLY DRIVEN SHOWERS
AND CLOUDS OVER THE UPPER GREAT LAKES. MORE MOISTURE AS EVIDENT ON
THE WATER VAPOR IMAGE IS UPSTREAM ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE 500 MB
LOW, AND WILL ROTATE AROUND FROM N MINNESOTA INTO WISCONSIN AND OVER
N MICHIGAN OVERNIGHT. 850 MB TEMPERATURES ARE RUNNING -6C UPSTREAM
OF THE STATE WITH THE -10 TO -11C TEMPERATURES IN THE BOUNDARY
WATERS REGION. WHILE THE MAJORITY OF THE AIRPORT OBS HAVE SAID RAIN,
THERE IS A MIX OR ALL SNOW IN SOME LOCALES.

DETAILS FOR TONIGHT...THE SHOWERY ACTIVITY WITH A MIX OF RAIN AND
SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EVENING, AS THE DIURNALLY DRIVEN
ELEMENTS SUBSIDE FROM THE LACK OF DAYTIME HEATING. AS THE NEXT SURGE
OF MOISTURE MOVES INTO THE FORECAST OVERNIGHT, WITH THE -9C TO -10C
AIR, WILL EXPECT THAT LIGHT RAIN/SNOW, OF A LESS CONVECTIVE NATURE
WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION. AS ANOTHER SFC TROUGH DROPS THROUGH
AROUND 00Z. ONCE THE TROUGH DROPS THROUGH, THE WINDS SHIFT TO THE NW
AROUND 00Z. BY 12Z, THE 850 MB TEMPERATURES FALL TO AROUND -10C OVER
N LAKE MICHIGAN. WATER TEMPERATURES ARE AROUND +3C, SO WILL EXPECT
THAT THERE WILL BE SOME LAKE ENHANCEMENT, IN THE LAKE BELTS OF E
UPPER AND NW LOWER. HOWEVER, WITH THE DELTA TS BELOW 13C, MOST OF
THE TIME, WILL EXPECT THAT THE ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE MINOR TO LIGHT
AS THE SYSTEM MOVES EAST INTO QUEBEC.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY)
ISSUED AT 344 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

...COOL AND SHOWERY FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS...

PATTERN OVERVIEW/FORECAST: MORNING HEMISPHERIC ANALYSIS REVEALS A
PATTERN A BIT MORE REMINISCENT OF A MONTH AGO...WITH RIDGING ALONG
THE WEST COAST OF NORTH AMERICA AND LONG WAVE TROUGHING DOWNSTREAM
THROUGH THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN CONUS. DEEP CLOSED UPPER LOW RESIDES
OVER UPPER MICHIGAN WITH A POCKET OF FAIRLY COLD AIR ALOFT (-13C AT
PICKLE LAKE ONTARIO) POISED ACROSS ONTARIO...AND DEEP CYCLONIC
FLOW/AMPLE MOISTURE ROTATING THROUGH THE REGION. COUPLED WITH A
CORRIDOR OF MODEST FORCING/CHANNELED VORTICITY STRETCHING FROM
WISCONSIN ACROSS LOWER MICHIGAN...POCKETS OF SHOWERS CONTINUE TO
ROTATE THROUGH MUCH OF THE REGION. STRONGER DEFORMATION FORCING/MORE
WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION (SNOW!) IS IN PLAY ACROSS WESTERN ONTARIO
ALONG THE BACKSIDE OF THE LOW.

THIS COLD/SHOWERY PATTERN IS UNFORTUNATELY GOING TO STICK WITH US
FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS ANYWAY...MAINTAINING THIS SHOWERY/COOL WEATHER
AND...SOME SNOW CHANCES.

WEDNESDAY/WEDNESDAY NIGHT/THURSDAY...MORE OF THE SAME. CLOSED UPPER
LOW VERY SLOWLY DRIFTS INTO SW ONTARIO WHILE DRAGGING CORE OF
COLDEST AIR (-10C TO -12C 850 MB AIR) DOWN INTO NRN MICHIGAN ON
WEDNESDAY. LIKE TODAY...STRONGEST DEFORMATION FORCING STAYS FOCUSED
NORTH OF THE REGION ACROSS ONTARIO...AND SUBTLE MID LEVEL WARMING
(ABOVE 700 MB)/RELAXING CYCLONIC FLOW/SUBSIDENCE DOES BRING
INVERSION HEIGHTS BACK DOWN TO UNDER 750 MB (COMPARED TO OUR VIRTUAL
LACK OF AN INVERSION TODAY). BUT WITH -10C TO -12C H8 AIR SLIDING
ACROSS NRN MICHIGAN...WE SHOULD GET NW FLOW LAKE SNOW SHOWERS GOING
WEDNESDAY MORNING THAT EVENTUALLY BECOME MORE DIFFUSE/SPREAD OUT AND
CHANGE BACK TO RAIN OR MIXED RAIN/SNOW SHOWERS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON
DUE TO "HEATING" OF THE DAY. BACK TO A LITTLE BETTER ORGANIZED NW
LAKE EFFECT SNOW/MIXED RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO
THURSDAY MORNING...WITH SOME LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS (AROUND AN INCH
PERHAPS) ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...IMPROVEMENT FINALLY. UPPER LOW MOVES OFF
TO NEW ENGLAND WHILE SUBTLE SHORT WAVE RIDGING/WARMER AIR NOSES INTO
THE UPPER MIDWEST/WESTERN GREAT LAKES THROUGH FRIDAY. DRYING/WARMING
ALOFT/INCREASING SUNSHINE WILL BRING AN END TO OUR SHOWERY PRECIP BY
FRIDAY WITH DAYTIME TEMPS MAKING A REBOUND INTO THE 40S FOR FRIDAY.

&&

.LONG TERM...(FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY)
ISSUED AT 344 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

AN IMPROVEMENT OVER THE WORK WEEK LOOKS TO BE ON TAP FOR THE WEEKEND
ACROSS NORTHERN MICHIGAN. WITH UPPER LEVEL TROUGHING CONTINUING TO
SHIFT EASTWARD THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND NO REAL SIGNS OF ANY WEAK
DISTURBANCES ON THE HORIZON TO KICK OFF ANY SHOWER ACTIVITY...WILL
GO AHEAD AND CONTINUE A DRY FORECAST FROM FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY. THE NEXT SYSTEM OF INTEREST ARRIVES NEAR THE VERY TAIL END
OF THE PERIOD AS LOW PRESSURE BEGINS TO DEVELOP OVER SOUTHWESTERN
CANADA ON MONDAY BEFORE DROPPING INTO THE NORTHERN PLAINS/GREAT
LAKES REGION ON TUESDAY. AT THIS POINT...WILL GO AHEAD AND INTRODUCE
LOW POPS FOR LATE MONDAY NIGHT - TUESDAY...BUT WITH NEARLY A WEEK
FOR THIS TO UNFOLD... MANY QUESTIONS REMAIN IN TERMS OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AND POSITIONING OF THE SYSTEM.

IN TERMS OF TEMPERATURES...BELOW NORMAL READINGS ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE THROUGH THE PERIOD WITH THE WARMEST DAYS COMING LATE IN THE
WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK WHERE A BLENDED GUIDANCE APPROACH
SUGGESTS TEMPERATURES MAY TAG THE LOW-MIDDLE 50S FOR DAYTIME
HIGHS.

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON)
ISSUED AT 130 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

500 MB COLD POOL IS PRODUCING CONVECTIVE RAIN SHOWERS AT THE TAF
SITES, WHILE AT SLIGHTLY HIGHER ELEVATIONS THERE ARE REPORTS OF
GRAUPEL/SLEET. THESE SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EVENING, UNTIL
MOST OF THE DIURNAL ACTIVITY DIES DOWN AFTER SUN SET. CLOUDS WILL
CONTINUE OVER THE REGION AS THE UPPER LEVEL LOW DRIFTS EAST
OVERNIGHT. WITH THE COOLING IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ATMOSPHERE,
ANY RAIN WILL TURN TO SNOW. WILL EXPECT THAT THE LIGHT SNOW WILL
REMAIN THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. ACCUMULATIONS SHOULD REMAIN
MINOR.

&&

.MARINE...
ISSUED AT 344 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...AS THE SECONDARY SFC TROUGH MOVES
THROUGH THE UPPER GREAT LAKES THIS EVENING, WILL EXPECT THAT THE
WINDS WILL TAKE A BRIEF BREAK. HOWEVER, ONCE THROUGH, THE GRADIENT
SHOULD TIGHTEN UP BEHIND IT. SO WILL KEEP THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
UP TONIGHT, EVEN THOUGH IN SOME SEGMENTS THE WINDS FALL BELOW
CRITERIA. HOWEVER, THE NW FLOW WILL CONTINUE, ESPECIALLY WITH THE
COOL AIR ALOFT, ALLOWING ENOUGH MIX FOR HIGHER WINDS TO BE MIXED
DOWN. TO THE SFC. WITH THIS COOL AIR MASS OVER THE REGION, THE
LOWER LEVELS WILL BE UNSTABLE ENOUGH, THAT THE SMALL CRAFT
CRITERIA WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO THURSDAY.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...NONE.
LH...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR LHZ345>347.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LHZ349.

LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR LMZ323-341-342-
     344>346.

LS...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR LSZ321-
     322.

&&

NEAR TERM...JSL
SHORT TERM...ADAM
LONG TERM...GILLEN
AVIATION...JSL
MARINE...JSL
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 21, 3:05 AM EDT, 12 hours 40 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
305 AM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-MIZ008-015>036-041-
042-221200-
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-
305 AM EDT TUE APR 21 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.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED.

&&

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WEATHER.GOV/GAYLORD.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 21, 3:18 PM EDT, 27 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
318 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

MIZ017-018-022>024-028>030-035-211945-
ALPENA-PRESQUE
ISLE-CRAWFORD-CHEBOYGAN-MONTMORENCY-OGEMAW-OSCODA-ALCONA-OTSEGO-
318 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

...ICE PELLET WILL AFFECT ALCONA...ALPENA...PRESQUE
ISLE...SOUTHEASTERN CHEBOYGAN...SOUTHEASTERN OTSEGO...NORTH CENTRAL
OGEMAW...NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD...MONTMORENCY AND OSCODA COUNTIES...

AT 310 PM EDT...MODERATE RAIN SHOWERS WITH ICE PELLETS...WERE MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
ALPENA...ROGERS CITY...OSSINEKE...ONAWAY...HARRISVILLE...GLENNIE...
THE TOWN OF HUBBARD LAKE...ATLANTA...LACHINE...MIO...LEWISTON...
PRESQUE ISLE...COMINS...MCKINLEY...GRASS LAKE...LONG RAPIDS...
MIKADO...HILLMAN...OCQUEOC AND LOVELLS.

THERE HAVE BEEN SOME REPORTS OF ICE PELLETS COVERING THE ROAD. BE
ALERT TO RAPIDLY CHANGING ROAD CONDITIONS. SLOW DOWN AND ALLOW EXTRA
TIME WHEN TRAVELING.

LAT...LON 4453 8332 4450 8434 4496 8455 4521 8426
      4563 8421 4550 8410 4549 8392 4527 8338
      4523 8341 4519 8337 4519 8332 4517 8337
      4502 8326 4508 8338 4500 8347 4494 8344
      4489 8334 4491 8333 4490 8333 4471 8327
TIME...MOT...LOC 1910Z 237DEG 28KT 4481 8419

JSL
Local storm report, Apr 21, 3:19 PM EDT, 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
319 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015

...TIME...  ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
...DATE...  ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0254 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 NNW GRAYLING          44.68N 84.73W
04/21/2015  M40 MPH          CRAWFORD           MI   AWOS

            HIGHEST GUST AT AWOS STATION GRAYLING /GOV/ IN THE LAST
            12 HOURS.

0217 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 WSW IRONTON           45.26N 85.22W
04/21/2015  M39 MPH          CHARLEVOIX         MI   MESONET

            HIGHEST WIND GUST AT MESONET STATION IRONTON /D7501/
            IN THE LAST 12 HOURS.

&&

GILLEN

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 21, 3:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda, Presque Isle27 min
Apr 21, 3:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAntrim, Arenac, Crawford, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco and 7 more20 min

Nearby

Small Craft Advisories in Michigan, 2015Every small craft advisory in 2015

Sources

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