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Gale Watch 13, NWS Detroit, MI
NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale watch at Feb 28, 2017, 9:47 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2017, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2017, 9:47 AM EST (14:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2017, 10:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2017, 4:07 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Detroit, MI
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale watch 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 watch went out at Feb 28, 6:48 AM EST, 2 hours 59 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 28, 6:48 AM EST, 2 hours 59 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 28, 4:53 AM EST, 4 hours 54 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 453 AM EST Tue Feb 28 2017 MIZ068>070-075-076-082-083-011000- Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe- 453 AM EST Tue Feb 28 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms tonight, mainly after midnight, with a marginal risk of severe weather. A few storms during the evening could produce less than 1 inch hail. Thunderstorm coverage will increase after midnight as a low pressure system moves into Lower Michigan. Damaging wind gusts to 60 mph are expected to be the primary hazard during this time. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible which could lead to ponding of water on roads and minor flooding of prone areas. Storm motion is projected west to east at 45 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Rain will change to snow late Wednesday into Wednesday night with accumulation around 1 inch possible mainly along and north of the M-59 corridor. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Dispatchers please notify your emergency managers immediately. Spotter activation may be needed tonight. MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-011000- Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer- St. Clair- 453 AM EST Tue Feb 28 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms tonight, mainly after midnight. A few storms during the evening could produce less than 1 inch hail. Thunderstorm coverage will increase after midnight as a low pressure system moves into Lower Michigan. Locally heavy rainfall is possible which could lead to ponding of water on roads and minor flooding of prone areas. Storm motion is projected west to east at 45 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Rain will change to snow Wednesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday evening. Accumulation in the 2 to 4 inch range is likely for the Tri Cities and northern Thumb and 1 to 2 inches along the I-69 corridor. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not yet planned for tonight. LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-011000- 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- 453 AM EST Tue Feb 28 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake St Clair. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms tonight, mainly after midnight and mainly over the south half of Lake Huron through western Lake Erie. A few storms during the evening could produce less than 1 inch hail. Thunderstorm coverage will increase after midnight as a low pressure system moves into Lower Michigan. High wind greater than 35 knots is expected to be the primary hazard during this time. Storm motion is projected west to east at 40 knots. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Small craft advisories may be needed Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night as stronger north wind builds waves over southern Lake Huron. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Dispatchers please notify your emergency managers immediately. Spotter activation may be needed tonight near western Lake Erie. You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online at www.weather.gov/detroit. BT
The office that day
Everything else NWS Detroit, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 3:40 PM EST | Gale Warning | DTX | 36 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.