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Gale Warning 16, NWS Detroit, MI

March 14, 2017

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 14, 2017, 3:50 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 14, 2017, 10:13 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 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
Mar 14, 2017, 3:50 AM EDT (07:50 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2017, 10:13 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2017, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

The text

As transmitted.

825 
WHUS73 KDTX 140750
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
350 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...NORTHERLY GALES DEVELOPING OVER LAKE HURON...

.STRONG COLD NORTHERLY FLOW TO HOLD FIRM ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH 
THE MIDWEEK PERIOD.  WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN TODAY, WITH A 
CORRESPONDING INCREASE IN GUST POTENTIAL NOW SUPPORTING THE ISSUANCE 
OF A GALE WARNING BEGINNING THIS AFTERNOON FOR MUCH OF THE SOUTHERN 
LAKE HURON BASIN. GUSTS TO GALES OR NEAR GALES WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY.  IN ADDITION, EXTENDED PERIOD OF ELEVATED WAVE HEIGHTS 
ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THIS TIME.  WINDS WILL EASE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND 
THURSDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE ARRIVES.

LHZ462>464-142000-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0016.170314T1800Z-170315T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.UP.W.0003.170314T1800Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
350 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS ISSUED A
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. A GALE WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN
ISSUED. THIS GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
  TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 30 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 37 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 10 FEET WITH A 
  POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 14 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 8 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 9 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-142000-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0016.170314T1800Z-170316T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.UP.W.0003.170314T1800Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT MI BEYOND
5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI BEYOND 5NM OFF
SHORE-
350 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS ISSUED A
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. A GALE WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN
ISSUED. THIS GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
  TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 29 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 37 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 10 FEET WITH A 
  POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 14 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 7 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 12 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441-442-142000-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170314T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0016.170314T1800Z-170315T2000Z/
PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH MI-HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC MI-
350 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 28 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 37 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 9 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 13 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 7 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 12 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 23 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 32 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 6 
  FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 8 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 1 PM EDT TUESDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 1 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LHZ421-443-142000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
OUTER SAGINAW BAY SW OF ALABASTER TO PORT AUSTIN MI TO INNER
SAGINAW BAY-PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON MI-
350 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 27 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 34 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 8 
  FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 11 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 12 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LHZ422-142000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/
INNER SAGINAW BAY SW OF POINT AU GRES TO BAY PORT MI-
350 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

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

* WIND: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  UP TO 20 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT 
  TUESDAY.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-142000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170315T1400Z/
LAKE ST. CLAIR-
MICHIGAN WATERS OF LAKE ERIE FROM DETROIT RIVER TO NORTH CAPE MI-
350 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 22 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 30 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 3 
  FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 4 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 3 PM EDT TUESDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 10 AM EDT TUESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SF
6 follow-up statements
396 
WHUS73 KDTX 141413
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
1013 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...NORTHERLY GALES THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.STRONG COLD NORTHERLY FLOW TO HOLD FIRM ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH 
THE MIDWEEK PERIOD. GUSTS TO GALES OR NEAR GALES WILL CONTINUE 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY. IN ADDITION, EXTENDED PERIOD OF ELEVATED WAVE 
HEIGHTS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THIS TIME. WINDS WILL EASE WEDNESDAY 
NIGHT AND THURSDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE ARRIVES.

LHZ441-442-150230-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170314T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0016.170314T1413Z-170315T2000Z/
PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH MI-HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC MI-
1013 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 28 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 37 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 9 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 13 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 7 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 12 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ443-150230-
/O.UPG.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0016.170314T1413Z-170315T2000Z/
PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON MI-
1013 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS
  UP TO 26 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS. THE 
  LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 8 FEET WITH A 
  POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 11 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT TUESDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 12 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ462>464-150230-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0016.170314T1413Z-170315T2000Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0003.170314T1800Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
1013 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 30 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 37 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 10 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 14 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
  TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-150230-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0016.170314T1413Z-170316T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0003.170314T1800Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT MI BEYOND
5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI BEYOND 5NM OFF
SHORE-
1013 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 29 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 37 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 10 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 14 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 7 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 12 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
  TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-150230-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
OUTER SAGINAW BAY SW OF ALABASTER TO PORT AUSTIN MI TO INNER
SAGINAW BAY-
1013 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 27 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO
  33 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 8 FEET
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 11 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 12 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LHZ422-150000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/
INNER SAGINAW BAY SW OF POINT AU GRES TO BAY PORT MI-
1013 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

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

* WIND: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  UP TO 20 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT 
  TUESDAY.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-150230-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170315T1400Z/
LAKE ST. CLAIR-
MICHIGAN WATERS OF LAKE ERIE FROM DETROIT RIVER TO NORTH CAPE MI-
1013 AM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 22 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO
  30 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 3 FEET
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 5 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 3 PM EDT TUESDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 10 AM EDT TUESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

BT
906 
WHUS73 KDTX 142000
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
400 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...NORTHERLY GALES THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.STRONG NORTHERLY FLOW HAS DEVELOPED OVER THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES AS 
THE GRADIENT TIGHTENS IN BETWEEN THE STRONG NOR'EASTER OFF THE 
ATLANTIC COAST AND HIGH PRESSURE DROPPING INTO THE MIDWEST. COLD AIR 
ADVECTION IS CREATING UNSTABLE CONDITIONS AIDING IN THE STRONG WIND 
GUSTS. GUSTS TO GALES ACROSS MUCH OF THE LAKE HURON BASIN WILL 
CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY. IN ADDITION, AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF 
ELEVATED WAVE HEIGHTS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THIS TIME MAKING HEAVY 
FREEZING SPRAY AN ISSUE. WINDS WILL EASE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND 
THURSDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE ARRIVES.

LEZ444-142100-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170315T1400Z/
MICHIGAN WATERS OF LAKE ERIE FROM DETROIT RIVER TO NORTH CAPE MI-
400 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

$$

LHZ462>464-150830-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
400 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 30 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 39 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 12 FEET WITH A 
  POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 17 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 6 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-150830-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT MI BEYOND
5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI BEYOND 5NM OFF
SHORE-
400 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 29 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 38 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 11 FEET WITH A 
  POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 16 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-150830-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH MI-HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC MI-
PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON MI-
400 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 28 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 39 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 9 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 13 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 6 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-150830-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
OUTER SAGINAW BAY SW OF ALABASTER TO PORT AUSTIN MI TO INNER
SAGINAW BAY-
400 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 27 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 36 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 8 
  FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 11 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 3 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LHZ422-150000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/
INNER SAGINAW BAY SW OF POINT AU GRES TO BAY PORT MI-
400 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

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

* WIND: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  UP TO 20 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 29 KNOTS. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 3 PM EDT TUESDAY.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LCZ460-150830-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170315T1400Z/
LAKE ST. CLAIR-
400 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 23 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 30 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 2 
  FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 2 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT TUESDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

DRK
067 
WHUS73 KDTX 150145
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALES TO PERSIST OVER LAKE HURON...

.STRONG NORTHERLY FLOW HAS DEVELOPED OVER THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES AS 
THE GRADIENT TIGHTENS IN BETWEEN THE STRONG NOR'EASTER OFF THE 
ATLANTIC COAST AND HIGH PRESSURE DROPPING INTO THE MIDWEST. COLD AIR 
ADVECTION IS CREATING UNSTABLE CONDITIONS AIDING IN THE STRONG WIND 
GUSTS. GUSTS TO GALES ACROSS MUCH OF THE LAKE HURON BASIN WILL 
CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY. IN ADDITION, AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF 
ELEVATED WAVE HEIGHTS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THIS TIME MAKING HEAVY 
FREEZING SPRAY AN ISSUE. WINDS WILL EASE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND 
THURSDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE ARRIVES.

LHZ462>464-151345-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 30 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 39 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 12 FEET WITH A 
  POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 17 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 6 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-151345-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT MI BEYOND
5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI BEYOND 5NM OFF
SHORE-
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 29 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 38 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 11 FEET WITH A 
  POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 16 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-151345-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH MI-HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC MI-
PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON MI-
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 28 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 39 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 9 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 13 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 6 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-151345-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
OUTER SAGINAW BAY SW OF ALABASTER TO PORT AUSTIN MI TO INNER
SAGINAW BAY-
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 27 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 36 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 8 
  FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 11 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 3 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LCZ460-151345-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170315T1400Z/
LAKE ST. CLAIR-
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 23 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS 
  UP TO 29 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL 
  BE 2 FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 2 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 7 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SC
702 
WHUS73 KDTX 150750
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
350 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALES CONTINUE OVER LAKE HURON TODAY...

.COLD MID MARCH ENVIRONMENT TO MAINTAIN UNSTABLE CONDITIONS ACROSS 
THE LAKE HURON WATERS THROUGH THIS EVENING.  EXISTING NORTHWEST 
WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST TO GALES OVER A GOOD PORTION OF THE 
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN LAKE HURON BASIN DURING THIS TIME.  IN 
ADDITION, AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF ELEVATED WAVE HEIGHTS ARE EXPECTED, 
RESULTING IN HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY. WINDS WILL EASE WEDNESDAY NIGHT 
AND THURSDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE SLIDES THROUGH.  MODERATE INCREASE IN 
THE DEVELOPING SOUTHERLY WINDS BEHIND THIS HIGH ON FRIDAY.

LHZ462-152000-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
350 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 30 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 39 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 12 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 17 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 6 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 9 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS 
  AFTERNOON.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ463-464-152000-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
350 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 30 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 39 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 12 FEET WITH A 
  POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 17 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 6 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 9 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-152000-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT MI BEYOND
5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI BEYOND 5NM OFF
SHORE-
350 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* EXPECT HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY TO OCCUR UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 29 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 38 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 11 FEET WITH A 
  POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 16 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 9 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-152000-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH MI-HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC MI-
PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON MI-
350 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 28 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP TO 39 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 9 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 13 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 6 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-152000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
OUTER SAGINAW BAY SW OF ALABASTER TO PORT AUSTIN MI TO INNER
SAGINAW BAY-
350 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 27 KNOTS FROM THE NORTH WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 36 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 9 
  FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 13 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LCZ460-151400-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170315T1400Z/
LAKE ST. CLAIR-
350 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 23 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS 
  UP TO 29 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL 
  BE 2 FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 2 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 3 AM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SF
378 
WHUS73 KDTX 151945
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
345 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALES OVER CENTRAL LAKE HURON TONIGHT...

.STRONG NORTHWEST FLOW AROUND THE DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE 
EAST COAST WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS OVER MUCH 
OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN LAKE HURON THIS EVENING. WINDS HAVE 
MEANWHILE SUBSIDED BELOW GALES ACROSS THE NEARSHORE WATERS, HOWEVER 
LARGE WAVES WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT NECESSITATING A SMALL 
CRAFT ADVISORY. A RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE WILL SLOWLY BUILD INTO THE 
CENTRAL GREAT LAKES LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY, ALLOWING WINDS AND 
WAVES TO GRADUALLY DECREASE. 

FAIRLY LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED TOMORROW AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING AS THE RIDGE AXIS SLIDES OVERHEAD. A MODEST INCREASE IN 
WINDS FROM THE SOUTH ARE EXPECTED ON FRIDAY AS LOW PRESSURE 
APPROACHES FROM THE WEST. WINDS WILL FLIP TO THE WEST FRIDAY NIGHT 
BEHIND A COLD FRONT AND INCREASE IN SPEED, LIKELY REACHING CLOSE TO 
30 KNOT GUSTS OVER LAKE HURON SATURDAY.

LHZ362-363-462-160200-
/O.CAN.KDTX.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT MI BEYOND
5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI BEYOND 5NM OFF
SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
345 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS CANCELLED THE
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 28 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS UP TO 38 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 11 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 16 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

LHZ463-464-152045-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
/O.CAN.KDTX.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
LAKE HURON FROM HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
345 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS CANCELLED THE
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN
CANCELLED. 

$$

LHZ441>443-160830-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170316T1400Z/
PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH MI-HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC MI-
PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON MI-
345 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS ISSUED A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 25 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 32 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 8 
  FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 11 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 3 PM EDT WEDNESDAY
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LHZ421-160830-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170316T1400Z/
OUTER SAGINAW BAY SW OF ALABASTER TO PORT AUSTIN MI TO INNER
SAGINAW BAY-
345 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 23 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS 
  UP TO 30 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL 
  BE 7 FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 10 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

BT
325 
WHUS73 KDTX 160159
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
959 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...WINDS WILL SLOWLY DECREASE OVER LAKE HURON...

.A RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE WILL SLOWLY BUILD INTO THE CENTRAL 
GREAT LAKES LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY, ALLOWING WINDS AND WAVES TO
GRADUALLY DECREASE. 

FAIRLY LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED TOMORROW AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING AS THE RIDGE AXIS SLIDES OVERHEAD. A MODEST INCREASE IN 
WINDS FROM THE SOUTH ARE EXPECTED ON FRIDAY AS LOW PRESSURE 
APPROACHES FROM THE WEST. WINDS WILL FLIP TO THE WEST FRIDAY NIGHT 
BEHIND A COLD FRONT AND INCREASE IN SPEED, LIKELY REACHING CLOSE TO 
30 KNOT GUSTS OVER LAKE HURON SATURDAY.

LHZ362-363-462-160300-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170316T0200Z/
LAKE HURON FROM PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO STURGEON POINT MI BEYOND
5NM OFF SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM STURGEON POINT TO ALABASTER MI BEYOND 5NM OFF
SHORE-
LAKE HURON FROM PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH BEYOND 5NM OFF SHORE-
959 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE GALE WARNING...EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS UP TO 28 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS UP TO 36 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 9 FEET 
  WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 13 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 9 PM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 9 PM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

$$

LHZ421-441>443-161400-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170316T1400Z/
OUTER SAGINAW BAY SW OF ALABASTER TO PORT AUSTIN MI TO INNER
SAGINAW BAY-PORT AUSTIN TO HARBOR BEACH MI-
HARBOR BEACH TO PORT SANILAC MI-PORT SANILAC TO PORT HURON MI-
959 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES: DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 23 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS 
  UP TO 31 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL 
  BE 6 FEET WITH A POTENTIAL MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF 8 FEET. 

* TIMING: THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 9 PM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 9 PM EDT 
  WEDNESDAY. 

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR GREATER DETAIL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SC

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 Detroit, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Mar 14, 3:30 AM EDT, 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 14, 3:30 AM EDT, 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
330 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

.DISCUSSION...

Cold and breezy today as 850 mb temps reside in the negative upper
teens, supporting highs only in the low to mid 20s, in line with
latest guidance. Mixing depths to reach at least 5 kft, tapping into
30 knots, with local probabilistic SREF guidance also indicating
gusts at the surface of 25+ knots, thus expecting  wind gusts of 30
to 35 mph this afternoon out of the North-Northeast.

The cold airmass coupled with that wind direction off Lake Huron
will produce scattered snow showers today (mainly north of M-59), as
500 MB low/cold core (-40 C at 500 mb)/mid level circulation tracks
through Southeast Michigan this afternoon/early this evening. Post
wave general subsidence and some modest warming down low complicates
the Lake Effect Potential this Evening/Tonight as winds shift to due
northerly, and then northwest toward Wednesday Morning.

Yesterday, The 00z Hires-ARW did an excellent job with the Lake Erie
Lake effect (unfortunately I did not utilize in my forecast),
capturing the snow max over southeast Oakland county/around Berkley.
Tonight's run is indicating multiple strong bands developing over
the Thumb region this evening, as 925 mb temps remain favorable in
the negative mid teens. The ARW is also maintaining due northerly
flow the longest, but confidence in the  duration is not high, as
clearing over Land in Lower Michigan could potential allow meso-high
to develop as temps crater, pushing the Lake Huron band(s) offshore,
or at the very least causing modulation, and making the locations
impacted by snow showers/squalls very difficult. 00z Regional Gem
indicating more of a dominant northerly band, clipping Port Huron
area, with qpf around 0.15 inches, which could be conservative. 00z
Nam soundings still showing a deep layer of supersaturation with
respect to ice, with EQL levels climbing above 7000 Feet, with good
925 mb omega/convergence/Theta-E moving onshore/clipping much of the
eastern Thumb region during the evening, and I have high confidence
in localized accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with reasonable
potential of higher amounts (6 inches), especially over Port Huron,
and will be issuing Winter Weather Advisory (it was decided we don't
use Lake Effect advisories this year) for Huron/Sanilac/St. Clair, as
the strong winds/squally nature makes it an even easier decision. If
a persistent/dominant band sets up, upgrade to warning not out of
the question. This will be a long advisory to fully capture activity,
and with localized nature of Lake effect, most locations will not
even see snow the majority of time the advisory is in effect from
late this afternoon into Wednesday Morning.

The forecast for the end of of the work week remains consistent...per
00z EURO...with next low pressure system working through the Central
Great Lakes Friday night, with warm frontal precipitation developing
during the daytime, precipitation type looks to be mainly rain as
low levels warm up, with highs slipping just past 40 degrees. A
little bit of snow on the backside of the low Friday night into
Saturday is possible as cold air (850 mb temps in the negative upper
single numbers) surges in for Saturday. It could become wind, as euro
is advertising good mixing late in the day with 850 MB wind speeds
in the 35 to 40 knot range.

&&

.MARINE...

Strong cold northerly flow to hold firm across the region through
the midweek period.  Winds will strengthen today, with a
corresponding increase in gust potential now supporting the issuance
of a gale warning beginning this afternoon for much of the southern
lake Huron basin. Gusts to gales or near gales will continue through
Wednesday.  In addition, extended period of elevated wave heights
are expected through this time.  Winds will ease Wednesday night and
Thursday as high pressure arrives.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1158 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

AVIATION...

Midlevel deformation has pushed east of the area. In fact, cloud
trends improved more rapidly than expected with clouds scattering out
across much of central and western lower Michigan late this evening.
Given amount of remnant moisture within the upper level trough and
modeled depiction for amount of deep column saturation the feeling is
this is short lived. Expecting more MVFR cloud to fill in with time.
The items that are being monitored is potential for remnant ne Lower
Michigan lake plume to push southward across MBS after 08Z tonight
through northern portions of the cwa by 12Z. The second item is the
potential development of scattered snow squall type activity along
and behind a cold front that is set to settle southward across the
area Tuesday afternoon. Hi-res support is lacking but the
thermodynamics are actually quite favorable within deep cyclonic
flow. North winds will become gusty on Tuesday ranging between 20 to
30 knots. Last item to mention is potential for northerly flow Lake
Huron lake effect Tuesday evening. All signs point to this staying
well east of the taf sites.

For DTW...System snow for DTW has ended. Will be watching for the
potential of snow squalls to develop at DTW during the afternoon
hours on Tuesday. Confidence in timing and coverage is very low. Best
support appears to be the north and east of DTW, however, the
potential does exist. North winds during the afternoon ranging
between 20 and 30 knots.

//DTW THRESHOLD PROBABILITIES...

* High for ceiling 5000 ft or less tonight and Tuesday.

* High for a dry snow precipitation type.

&&

.DTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Winter Weather Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EDT
     Wednesday for MIZ049-055-063.

Lake Huron...Heavy Freezing Spray Warning from 2 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT
     Wednesday for LHZ362-363-462>464.

     Gale Warning from 2 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday for
     LHZ441-442-462>464.

     Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for LHZ441-442.

     Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EDT Wednesday for LHZ421-443.

     Gale Warning from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT Wednesday for
     LHZ362-363.

     Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for LHZ422.

Lake St Clair...Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT Wednesday for LCZ460.

Michigan waters of Lake Erie...Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT Wednesday for LEZ444.

&&

DISCUSSION...SF
MARINE.......MR
AVIATION.....CB

You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 13, 4:10 AM EDT, 23 hours 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
410 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

MIZ047-048-053-054-060>062-140830-
Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
410 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Light snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches expected today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-140830-
Lake St. Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
410 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Small craft advisories in effect. Refer to latest marine products
for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Small craft advisories in effect through Wednesday. Refer to latest
marine products for details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

MIZ068>070-075-076-082-083-140830-
Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
410 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A winter weather advisory is in effect through this evening for 2 to
4 inches of light snow.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

MIZ049-055-063-140830-
Huron-Sanilac-St. Clair-
410 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Light snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches expected Today into
Tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Lake effect snow showers off Lake Huron are expected to impact the
shoreline of the eastern Thumb region Tuesday afternoon through
Wednesday morning. Localized snowfall of 4 inches or more is
possible, but as usual with lake effect, confidence is on the low
side.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.

SF

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 13, 9:56 PM EDT, 5 hours 54 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
956 PM EDT MON MAR 13 2017

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

0850 PM     SNOW             5 N ROCHESTER           42.76N 83.14W
03/13/2017  M2.3 INCH        OAKLAND            MI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            17 HOUR SNOWFALL TOTAL

0900 PM     SNOW             2 E YPSILANTI           42.24N 83.58W
03/13/2017  M3.6 INCH        WASHTENAW          MI   PUBLIC

            16.5 HOUR SNOWFALL TOTAL

0930 PM     SNOW             MANCHESTER              42.15N 84.04W
03/13/2017  M3.4 INCH        WASHTENAW          MI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            17 HOUR SNOWFALL TOTAL

&&

JD
Local storm report, Mar 13, 10:06 PM EDT, 5 hours 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
1006 PM EDT MON MAR 13 2017

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

1002 PM     SNOW             CARO                    43.49N 83.40W
03/13/2017  M1.0 INCH        TUSCOLA            MI   TRAINED SPOTTER

1002 PM     SNOW             MIDLAND                 43.62N 84.23W
03/13/2017  M2.5 INCH        MIDLAND            MI   TRAINED SPOTTER

1002 PM     SNOW             HARBOR BEACH            43.85N 82.65W
03/13/2017  M1.0 INCH        HURON              MI   TRAINED SPOTTER

1002 PM     SNOW             PINCONNING              43.86N 83.96W
03/13/2017  M3.0 INCH        BAY                MI   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

BEHNKE
Local storm report, Mar 13, 10:46 PM EDT, 5 hours 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI
1046 PM EDT MON MAR 13 2017

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

1002 PM     SNOW             2 NW SAGINAW            43.44N 83.98W
03/13/2017  M1.5 INCH        SAGINAW            MI   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

BEHNKE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 3:33 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryDTXHuron, Saint Clair, Sanilac30 hr
Mar 14, 3:50 AM EDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningDTX36 hr

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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.