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Gale Warning 21, NWS Gaylord, MI

November 22, 2018

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Nov 22, 2018, 3:25 PM EST. It took effect at Nov 22, 2018, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 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
Nov 22, 2018, 3:25 PM EST (20:25 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 22, 2018, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 23, 2018, 6:45 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

098 
WHUS73 KAPX 222025
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
325 PM EST Thu Nov 22 2018

LHZ348-349-230430-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0016.181123T0300Z-181124T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0021.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
325 PM EST Thu Nov 22 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST
Friday. THE Gale Watch IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed 
  information. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and
properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners
without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset
of gale conditions.

$$

LHZ346-347-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-230430-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.181122T2300Z-181124T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0016.181123T0300Z-181124T1200Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
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-
325 PM EST Thu Nov 22 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect until 7 AM EST Saturday. THE Gale
Watch IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed 
  information. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

$$

LHZ345-LSZ322-230430-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.181122T2300Z-181124T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
325 PM EST Thu Nov 22 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

$$
3 follow-up statements
240 
WHUS73 KAPX 230243
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
943 PM EST Thu Nov 22 2018

LHZ348-349-231045-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
943 PM EST Thu Nov 22 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 7 AM EST Friday. 

* Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed 
  information. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and
properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners
without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset
of gale conditions.

$$

LHZ345>347-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-231045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-181124T1200Z/
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-
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-
943 PM EST Thu Nov 22 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

$$
268 
WHUS73 KAPX 230934
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
434 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

LHZ348-349-231200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-181123T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
434 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 7 AM EST this morning. 

* Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed 
  information. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and
properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners
without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset
of gale conditions.

$$

LSZ321-322-231745-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-181125T1100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
434 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE Small Craft Advisory IS NOW IN EFFECT until 6 AM EST Sunday. 

* Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed 
  information. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-231745-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-181125T1100Z/
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-
434 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE Small Craft Advisory IS NOW IN EFFECT until 6 AM EST Sunday. 

* Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed 
  information. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

$$

LHZ345>347-231745-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-181125T1100Z/
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-
434 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE Small Craft Advisory IS NOW IN EFFECT until 6 AM EST Sunday. 

* 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.

$$
552 
WHUS73 KAPX 231145
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
645 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

LHZ348-349-231700-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-181125T1100Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
645 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect until 6 AM EST Sunday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled. 

* Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed 
  information. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

$$

LSZ321-322-231700-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-181125T1100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
645 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 6 AM EST Sunday. 

* Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed 
  information. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-231700-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-181125T1100Z/
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-
645 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 6 AM EST Sunday. 

* Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed 
  information. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

$$

LHZ345>347-231700-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-181125T1100Z/
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-
645 AM EST Fri Nov 23 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 6 AM EST Sunday. 

* 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.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 22, 4:15 AM ESTGale WatchAPX11 hr
Nov 22, 4:15 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX6 days

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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.