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Gale Warning 1, NWS Gaylord, MI

January 19, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Jan 19, 2021, 3:49 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 20, 2021, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 11 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
Jan 19, 2021, 3:49 PM EST (20:49 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 20, 2021, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 21, 2021, 1:55 AM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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128 
WHUS73 KAPX 192049
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0002.210120T2100Z-210121T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
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-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 45 kt and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, from 3 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ345-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt and 
  highest waves around 4 feet expected. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 3 
  feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, from 3 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ348-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  and highest waves around 5 feet. For the GALE WATCH, Highest 
  gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday evening through 
  Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-200500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 6 
  feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

JZ
7 follow-up statements
532 
WHUS73 KAPX 200251
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
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-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 45 kt and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 4 
  feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, from 3 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ345-201100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt and 
  highest waves around 5 feet expected. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, from 3 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ348-201100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  and highest waves around 5 feet. For the GALE WATCH, Highest 
  gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday evening through 
  Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 4 
  feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-201100-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 6 
  feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$
104 
WHUS73 KAPX 200536
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1236 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201345-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac 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-
1236 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt and highest waves around 13 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ348-349-201345-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1236 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet possible.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From this evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$
699 
WHUS73 KAPX 200831
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
331 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

LHZ348-349-201700-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
331 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201700-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac 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-
331 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt and highest waves around 14 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-201700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.210120T1700Z-210121T2300Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
331 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of 
  Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc 
  Island.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
022 
WHUS73 KAPX 201527
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1027 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

LHZ348-349-202300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1027 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-202300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac 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-
1027 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt and highest waves around 14 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-202300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.210120T1700Z-210121T2300Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
1027 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
084 
WHUS73 KAPX 202047
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
347 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

LHZ348-349-210500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
347 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-210500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0700Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac 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-
347 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 14 
  feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-210500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210121T2300Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
347 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
046 
WHUS73 KAPX 210259
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
959 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

LHZ348-349-211100-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
959 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-210700-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0700Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac 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-
959 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 13 
  feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-211100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210121T2300Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
959 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
243 
WHUS73 KAPX 210655
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
155 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

LHZ348-349-211600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210122T1100Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
155 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345-211600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210122T1100Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
155 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 6 
  feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-211600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210122T1100Z/
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-
155 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 10 
  feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-211600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210122T1100Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
155 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

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