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Gale Warning 16, NWS Gaylord, MI

September 6, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Sep 6, 2021, 3:38 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 7, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Sep 6, 2021, 3:38 PM EDT (19:38 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 7, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 7, 2021, 12:40 PM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

144 
WHUS73 KAPX 061938
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
338 PM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

LSZ321-070345-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0016.210907T1400Z-210907T2000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
338 PM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the south and highest 
  waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-070345-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210906T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.210907T1400Z-210908T2000Z/
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-
338 PM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, highest waves 
  around 4 feet. For the second SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest 
  gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and highest waves around 
  5 feet expected.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 5 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from 10 AM Tuesday to 
  4 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>346-070345-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.210907T0700Z-210908T2000Z/
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-
338 PM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 4 PM EDT Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-349-LSZ322-070345-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.210907T1400Z-210908T2000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
338 PM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False 
  Detour Channel and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. In Lake 
  Superior, St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM EDT Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
287 
WHUS73 KAPX 070357
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1157 PM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

LSZ321-071200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0016.210907T1400Z-210907T2000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
1157 PM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the south and highest 
  waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-071200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.210907T0700Z-210908T2000Z/
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-
1157 PM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO
4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 4 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>349-LSZ322-071200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.210907T1400Z-210908T2000Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1157 PM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO
4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
166 
WHUS73 KAPX 070810
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

LSZ321-071615-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0016.210907T1400Z-210907T2000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the south and highest 
  waves around 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>349-LSZ322-071615-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.210907T1400Z-210909T0300Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-071615-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-210909T0300Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including 
  Little Traverse Bay and Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of 
  Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-344>346-071615-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-210908T2000Z/
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-
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI, Grand Traverse 
  Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, 
  Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
319 
WHUS73 KAPX 071640
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1240 PM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

LSZ321-080045-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210907T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-210909T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
1240 PM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-080045-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-210909T0500Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1240 PM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 4 feet.

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-344>346-080045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-210908T2000Z/
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-
1240 PM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI, Grand Traverse 
  Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, 
  Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>349-080045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-210909T0300Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1240 PM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to 
  Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt 
  to Alabaster MI, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and Presque 
  Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National 
  Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-080045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-210909T0300Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
1240 PM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including 
  Little Traverse Bay and Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of 
  Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 6, 3:38 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX61 hr

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Sources

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