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Storm Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 15, 2018

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this storm warning at Apr 15, 2018, 3:53 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 15, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 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
Apr 15, 2018, 3:53 AM EDT (07:53 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 15, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 15, 2018, 3:50 PM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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410 
WHUS73 KAPX 150753
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
353 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

LHZ345>348-151600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SR.W.0002.180415T1600Z-180415T2200Z/
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-
353 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Storm
Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM EDT this
evening. THE Gale Warning IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take shelter
until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare
for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and consider
remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves
subside.

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-151600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0000Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
353 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ349-151600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
353 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ341-LSZ321-322-151600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0000Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
353 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. 

* 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.

$$
2 follow-up statements
114 
WHUS73 KAPX 151607
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1207 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

LMZ323-342-344>346-160000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0000Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1207 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ349-160000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1207 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ341-LSZ321-322-160000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0000Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1207 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. 

* 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>348-152200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/
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-
1207 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take shelter
until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare
for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and consider
remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves
subside.

$$
559 
WHUS73 KAPX 151950
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
350 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

LHZ345>348-160600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/
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-
350 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Gale
Warning...which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Monday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-160600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0017.180415T1950Z-180416T1000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
350 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Monday. 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.

$$

LMZ323-344>346-160600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0017.180415T1950Z-180416T1000Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
350 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Monday. 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.

$$

LMZ341-342-160400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T0400Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
350 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

THE Gale Warning IS NOW IN EFFECT until midnight EDT tonight. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ349-160600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
350 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE Gale Warning IS NOW IN EFFECT until 6 AM EDT Monday. 

* 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.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 3:50 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX56 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.