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Gale Warning 13, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 30, 2019

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Apr 30, 2019, 3:18 PM EDT. It took effect at May 1, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 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 30, 2019, 3:18 PM EDT (19:18 UTC)
In effect from
May 1, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 1, 2019, 3:33 PM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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451 
WHUS73 KAPX 301918
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
318 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

LHZ345>348-010330-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.190501T0300Z-190502T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.190501T1000Z-190501T2000Z/
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-
318 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. THE
Small Craft Advisory IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.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.

$$

LHZ349-010330-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.190501T0300Z-190502T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
318 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. 

* 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>346-010330-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.190501T0300Z-190502T0000Z/
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-
318 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ341-342-010330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.190501T0300Z-190502T0000Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
318 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect from 11 PM this evening
to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-010330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.190501T0300Z-190502T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
318 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect from 11 PM this evening
to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. 

* 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.

$$
4 follow-up statements
119 
WHUS73 KAPX 010248
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1048 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

LHZ345>348-011100-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.190501T1000Z-190501T2000Z/
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-
1048 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect from 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

$$

LHZ349-011100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.190501T0300Z-190502T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1048 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. 

* 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>346-011100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.190501T0300Z-190502T0000Z/
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-
1048 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-011100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.190501T0300Z-190502T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1048 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. 

* 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.

$$
481 
WHUS73 KAPX 010730
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
330 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

LHZ345>348-011530-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.190501T1000Z-190501T2000Z/
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-
330 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

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

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. 

* 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.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-011530-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0600Z/
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-
330 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE Small Craft Advisory IS NOW IN EFFECT until 2 AM EDT
Thursday. 

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-011530-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
330 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE Small Craft Advisory IS NOW IN EFFECT until 2 AM EDT
Thursday. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ349-011530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
330 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

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

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this
evening. 

* 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.

$$
803 
WHUS73 KAPX 011437
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1037 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

LHZ345>348-012000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190501T2000Z/
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-
1037 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

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

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. 

* 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.

$$

LHZ349-012245-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1037 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

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

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this
evening. 

* 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>346-012245-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0600Z/
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-
1037 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

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

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 2 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-012245-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1037 AM EDT Wed May 1 2019

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

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 2 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

$$
096 
WHUS73 KAPX 011933
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
333 PM EDT Wed May 1 2019

LHZ345>348-020345-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190501T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0400Z/
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-
333 PM EDT Wed May 1 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect until midnight EDT tonight. 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.

$$

LHZ349-020345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0400Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
333 PM EDT Wed May 1 2019

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

THE Small Craft Advisory IS NOW 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.

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-020345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0400Z/
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-
333 PM EDT Wed May 1 2019

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

THE Small Craft Advisory IS NOW 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.

$$

LSZ321-322-020345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190502T0400Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
333 PM EDT Wed May 1 2019

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

THE Small Craft Advisory IS NOW 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.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 30, 3:30 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX45 hr

Nearby

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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.