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Beach Hazards Statement 14, NWS Gaylord, MI

September 14, 20206 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 14, 2020, 4:00 PM EDT for 6 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Sep 15, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 14, 2020, 4:00 PM EDT (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 15, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 16, 2020, 1:14 AM EDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Benzie County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Manistee County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 212 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2020-09-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2020-09-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
946 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
156 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

665 
WHUS43 KAPX 142000
CFWAPX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
400 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

MIZ095-096-150400-
/O.NEW.KAPX.LS.Y.0026.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
400 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, minor lakeshore
  flooding expected. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, High wave
  action, strong currents, dangerous swimming conditions expected.

* WHERE...Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, from 10 AM Tuesday to 
  2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, from 
  Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the
  lakeshore. High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to
protect property from rising water levels.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ016-025-031-150400-
/O.NEW.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Emmet-Benzie-Manistee-
400 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Emmet, Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
042 
WHUS43 KAPX 150149
CFWAPX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
949 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

MIZ095-096-151200-
/O.CON.KAPX.LS.Y.0026.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
949 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY
TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, High wave 
  action, strong currents, dangerous swimming conditions 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, from 10 AM Tuesday to 
  2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, from 
  Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the 
  lakeshore. High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to
protect property from rising water levels.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ020-098-151200-
/O.EXA.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Leelanau-Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
949 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Leelanau and Beaver Island and surrounding islands 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ016-025-031-151200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Emmet-Benzie-Manistee-
949 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Emmet, Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
298 
WHUS43 KAPX 150743
CFWAPX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

MIZ095-096-151800-
/O.CON.KAPX.LS.Y.0026.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, High wave 
  action, strong currents, dangerous swimming conditions 
  expected.

* WHERE...Shoreline and beaches of Mackinac County.

* WHEN...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the BEACH HAZARDS 
  STATEMENT, from 10 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the 
  lakeshore. High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to
protect property from rising water levels.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ016-020-025-031-098-151800-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Emmet, Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee
  Counties, as well as Beaver Island and surrounding islands.

* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
288 
WHUS43 KAPX 150759
CFWAPX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
359 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

MIZ095-096-151800-
/O.CON.KAPX.LS.Y.0026.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
359 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, High wave 
  action, strong currents, dangerous swimming conditions 
  expected.

* WHERE...Shoreline and beaches of Mackinac County.

* WHEN...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the BEACH HAZARDS 
  STATEMENT, from 10 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the 
  lakeshore. High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to
protect property from rising water levels.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ099-151800-
/O.EXA.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Charlevoix-
359 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Charlevoix County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ016-020-025-031-098-151800-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.200915T1400Z-200916T0600Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
359 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Emmet, Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee 
  Counties, as well as Beaver Island and surrounding islands.

* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
607 
WHUS43 KAPX 151453
CFWAPX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1053 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

MIZ095-096-152300-
/O.CON.KAPX.LS.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
1053 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, High wave 
  action, strong currents, dangerous swimming conditions 
  expected.

* WHERE...Shoreline and beaches of Mackinac County.

* WHEN...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the BEACH HAZARDS 
  STATEMENT, from 10 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the 
  lakeshore. High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to
protect property from rising water levels.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ016-020-025-031-098-099-152300-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1053 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Emmet, Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee 
  Counties, as well as Beaver Island and surrounding islands.

* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
JK
572 
WHUS43 KAPX 151856
CFWAPX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
256 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

MIZ095-096-160300-
/O.CON.KAPX.LS.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
256 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, High wave 
  action, strong currents, dangerous swimming conditions 
  expected.

* WHERE...Shoreline and beaches of Mackinac County.

* WHEN...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, until 2 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, through late 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the 
  lakeshore. High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to
protect property from rising water levels.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ016-020-025-031-098-099-160300-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
256 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Emmet, Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee 
  Counties, as well as Beaver Island and surrounding islands.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
JK
338 
WHUS43 KAPX 160221
CFWAPX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1021 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

MIZ095-096-160600-
/O.CON.KAPX.LS.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
1021 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY, minor lakeshore
  flooding. For the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, High wave action, 
  strong currents, dangerous swimming conditions expected.

* WHERE...Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the 
  lakeshore. High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to
protect property from rising water levels.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ016-020-025-031-098-099-160600-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1021 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Emmet, Benzie, Manistee, Charlevoix and 
  Beaver Island and surrounding islands Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
801 
WHUS43 KAPX 160514
CFWAPX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
114 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020

MIZ095-096-160615-
/O.CAN.KAPX.LS.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KAPX.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
114 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

MIZ016-020-025-031-098-099-160615-
/O.CAN.KAPX.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-200916T0600Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
114 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 14, 2:51 AM EDTGale WatchAPX13 hr
Sep 14, 3:43 PM EDTGale WarningAPX30 hr
Sep 14, 4:00 PM EDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryAPXMackinac33 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.