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Small Craft Advisory 48, NWS Gaylord, MI

May 17, 2017

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at May 17, 2017, 4:26 PM EDT. It took effect at May 18, 2017, 1:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 17, 2017, 4:26 PM EDT (20:26 UTC)
In effect from
May 18, 2017, 1:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 19, 2017, 10:27 AM EDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

074 
WHUS73 KAPX 172026
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
426 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

LMZ323-180430-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0600Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SOUTH OF A LINE GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT TO
NORWOOD MI-
426 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LMZ341-342-180430-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170517T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0600Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE-
NORWOOD MI TO 5NM WEST OF MACKINAC BRIDGE INCLUDING LITTLE
TRAVERSE BAY-
426 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

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

$$

LHZ347>349-180430-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1700Z-170519T1600Z/
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 PT TO ALABASTER MI-
426 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO NOON EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO NOON 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-180430-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0400Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
426 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* 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.

$$

LMZ344>346-180430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
426 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$
8 follow-up statements
570 
WHUS73 KAPX 172053
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
453 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

LMZ344>346-180500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
453 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$

LHZ347>349-180500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1700Z-170519T1600Z/
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 PT TO ALABASTER MI-
453 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
NOON 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-180500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0400Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
453 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-180500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0600Z/
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-
453 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO
2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

$$
592 
WHUS73 KAPX 180215
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1015 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

LMZ344>346-181015-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1015 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$

LHZ347>349-181015-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1700Z-170519T1600Z/
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 PT TO ALABASTER MI-
1015 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
NOON 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-181015-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0400Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1015 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-181015-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0600Z/
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-
1015 PM EDT WED MAY 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO
2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

$$
046 
WHUS73 KAPX 180815
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
415 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

LHZ346-181600-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1700Z-170519T1600Z/
ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
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.

$$

LMZ344>346-181600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$

LHZ347>349-181600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1700Z-170519T1600Z/
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 PT TO ALABASTER MI-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO NOON 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-181600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0400Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-181600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0600Z/
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-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

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

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

$$
306 
WHUS73 KAPX 181455
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1055 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

LHZ346>349-182300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1700Z-170519T1600Z/
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 PT TO ALABASTER MI-
1055 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$

LMZ344>346-182300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1055 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-182300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0400Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1055 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-182300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.170518T1800Z-170519T0600Z/
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-
1055 AM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

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

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

$$
888 
WHUS73 KAPX 181946
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
346 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

LHZ346>349-190400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
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 PT TO ALABASTER MI-
346 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$

LMZ344>346-190400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
346 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-190400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T0400Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
346 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-190400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T0600Z/
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-
346 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 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.

$$
907 
WHUS73 KAPX 190336
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1136 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

LSZ321-322-191000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T1000Z/
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
1136 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...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.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-191000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T1000Z/
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-
1136 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...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.

$$

LHZ346>349-191145-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
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 PT TO ALABASTER MI-
1136 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$

LMZ344>346-191145-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1136 PM EDT THU MAY 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

$$
325 
WHUS73 KAPX 190757
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
357 AM EDT FRI MAY 19 2017

LMZ323-341-342-LSZ321-322-190900-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T1000Z/
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-
WHITEFISH BAY (U.S. PORTION)/WHITEFISH POINT TO POINT IROQUOIS MI-
ST. MARYS RIVER POINT IROQUOIS TO E. POTAGANNISSING BAY-
357 AM EDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LHZ346-190900-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
ST IGNACE TO FALSE DETOUR CHANNEL-
357 AM EDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LMZ344-190900-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
SLEEPING BEAR POINT TO GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHT MI-
357 AM EDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LHZ347>349-191600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
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 PT TO ALABASTER MI-
357 AM EDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ345-346-191600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
357 AM EDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY. 

* 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.

$$
391 
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MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1027 AM EDT FRI MAY 19 2017

LHZ347>349-191530-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
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 PT TO ALABASTER MI-
1027 AM EDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LMZ345-346-191530-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-170519T1600Z/
POINT BETSIE TO SLEEPING BEAR POINT MI-
MANISTEE TO POINT BETSIE MI-
1027 AM EDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

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 May 17, 3:39 PM EDT, 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 17, 3:39 PM EDT, 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
339 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

.NEAR TERM...(Tonight through Thursday)
Issued at 338 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

...Showers and storms possible tonight...

High impact weather potential...Thunderstorms will be possible
tonight across northern Michigan. A storm or two could become severe
with small hail and gusty winds.

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast...A vertically-stacked potent system out
over the Plains will lift into the Upper Midwest this evening,
reaching the Upper Great Lakes Thursday morning. This system will
generate a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms tonight into
Thursday as it makes steady progress to the northeast. The first
round has already blossomed across western WI in an area of strong
upper divergence and instability. Short-term hi-res model guidance
has done a decent job handling this initial round and continue to
show it skirting western Chippewa/Mackinac counties through the
evening. A second round tied to strong DPVA is developing out over
Iowa and is expected to track northeast into northern Michigan
overnight. Finally, the low itself tracking through the UP Thursday
morning will generate additional showers and storms.

For the APX CWA in particular, eastern Upper will generally be
grazed by the bulk of the shower/storm activity passing through
central Upper this evening. Instability looks marginal (less than
1000 J/kg of SBCAPE) with a continued capping inversion aloft.
However, 40-50 knots of 0-6km shear will be in place as a modest LLJ
noses into northern MI. This may be enough to support a few better
organized storms through this evening, and SPC continues to include
our far western CWA in a marginal risk. Small hail and some isolated
gusty winds would be the main threat, but does not look to be a
significant event for us by any means.

The second round of activity passing through the region overnight
will likely have a better chance of impacting northern Lower, though
it will probably be on a weakening trend as it approaches the
western CWA after midnight. The best chance for more "widespread"
(using that term loosely since shower/storm coverage just doesn't
look that impressive for northern MI) rain will come as the core of
the system passes through on Thursday. By then, instability will be
rapidly declining as a cold front approaches, so expecting mainly
showers. That front will push east through the area by late
afternoon with strong CAA behind it ushering in a much drier and
significantly colder airmass.

Tonight looks to be another mild night over northern Lower with
dewpoints stuck in the mid to upper 50s. Lows will range from the
50s over eastern Upper to low 60s over most of northern Lower. SW
winds will stay breezy overnight over northern Lower, but eastern
Upper could see a bit of patchy fog development. Thursday's highs
will occur earlier in the day, especially across the western CWA due
to the cold front passing through. Highs will range from the 50s to
low 60s across eastern Upper to 60s/70s across northern Lower
(increasing from west to east).

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Thursday night through Saturday)
Issued at 338 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

...Return of more seasonal temperatures...

High Impact Weather Potential: Will need to monitor some frost
potential Thursday night.

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast: Amplified pattern of late set to continue
through the mid period of the forecast (and likely beyond) as strong
shortwave currently diving southeast through the Intermountain West
simply reinforces western trough. Downstream response will be as one
would expect, with building mid and upper level ridging up and
through our area into the start of the weekend. Very much like its
predecessor, Intermountain West wave eventually ejects out into the
Central Plains (likely drumming up another significant severe
weather outbreak in the process), with it eyes set on the Northern
Mississippi Valley region by early Sunday morning. This system will
drive another surge of deep layer moisture into the Western Lakes,
bringing additional shower and thunderstorm chances to our area this
weekend.

Primary forecast concerns/challenges: Cloud and temperature trends
through the period. Addressing that increasing shower potential on
Saturday.

Details: Current system will be exiting stage right early Thursday
evening, taking any lingering showers along with it. Return of that
mid level ridging and an expansion of its surface likeness into the
Northern Lakes will bring clearing skies overnight Thursday into
Friday. Post system cold air advection and those clearing skies does
set the stage for some rather chilly temperatures by early Friday
morning. Widespread lows Thursday night in the mid and upper 30s
look easily attainable northwest of Saginaw Bay, with perhaps some
lower 30s north of the big bridge. If winds can completely decouple,
we may see readings even a touch cooler than currently anticipated.
This cooler airmass hangs through Friday and Friday night, although
plenty of sun on Friday will do its best to modify the environment.
Increasing high clouds should temper the temperature fall-off some
Friday night, but once again may be dealing with some patchy frost
in those traditional ice box locations.

Current trends support a dry start to Saturday as top-down
saturation is slow to complete ahead of the next vigorous shortwave.
Just how fast this saturation becomes complete is still a source of
guidance contention. Slow is usually better with such an amplified
pattern, with initial collocation of deepest moisture and forcing
remaining just to our southwest. Given uncertainty, will need to
carry at least some Saturday afternoon shower wording, with still
plenty of time to work on the finer timing details in the coming
days. Increasingly gusty southeast winds will help usher in a touch
milder airmass, with temperatures returning to more normal levels.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 338 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

High impact weather potential: There is a slight chance of
thunderstorms across a portion of northeast Lower Michigan Saturday
night.

Fairly active pattern setting up for the extended period of the
forecast. At the start of the period, low pressure is progged to be
moving through the Midwest accompanied by rain/thunderstorm chances
Saturday night into early Sunday. Brief reprieve to end the weekend
into the start of next week before another system dives southward
out of Canada into the plains and eventually Great Lakes region
during the Tuesday-Wednesday timeframe.

Temperatures a couple degrees above normal Sunday fall back to near
to slightly below normal readings for days 5-7.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon)
Issued at 200 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

Breezy, dry, VFR conditions expected to continue at the TAF sites
the rest of this afternoon with showers staying mainly over
eastern Upper Michigan. Shower and thunderstorm chances will
increase this evening and overnight as the system out over the
Plains lifts into the Upper Midwest. Confidence in time of arrival
of the showers/storms at a given terminal is rather low. Although
widespread rain is not expected, the extent of coverage is also
still somewhat uncertain. The arrival of stronger winds aloft will
lead to some LLWS overnight. Some showers will still be found
across northern Lower MI Thursday morning, with MVFR ceilings and
breezy SW winds arriving mid to late morning.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 350 AM EDT Wed May 17 2017

...Small craft advisory conditions through Thursday night...

Breezy SW flow will be felt on the Great Lakes today with small
craft advisory gusts and waves on a good portion of Lakes Michigan
and Huron. Winds veer into the west and eventually NW through the
day Thursday as a strong cold front passes through the region.
Gusty winds persist behind the front into Thursday
night...diminishing heading into Friday.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...NONE.
LH...NONE.
LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY until 6 AM EDT Thursday for LMZ323-344>346.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY until 6 PM EDT this evening for LMZ341-342.
LS...NONE.
&&

NEAR TERM...MEK
SHORT TERM...MSB
LONG TERM...MJG
AVIATION...MEK
MARINE...TBA
Hazardous weather outlook, May 17, 3:45 PM EDT, 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
345 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-MIZ008-015>036-041-
042-181945-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm 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 Pt 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-
345 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

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.

Thunderstorms are possible across parts of eastern Upper and
northern Lower Michigan tonight. There is marginal risk for
isolated severe storms west of Interstate 75...with strong winds
and hail the main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thunderstorms are possible across the outlook area on Thursday as
a cold front moves through the region. There is a marginal risk
for isolated severe storms mainly near Saginaw Bay...with strong
winds and hail the main threats.

Patchy frost is possible Thursday night into Friday morning.

Thunderstorms are possible again Saturday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

&&

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

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Sources

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