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Gale Warning 24, NWS Gaylord, MI

November 16, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Nov 16, 2021, 4:00 AM EST. It took effect at Nov 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 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
Nov 16, 2021, 4:00 AM EST (09:00 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 17, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

203 
WHUS73 KAPX 160900
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
400 AM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

LSZ321-161700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0024.211117T0100Z-211117T0900Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
400 AM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>346-161700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.211116T2100Z-211117T1200Z/
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-
400 AM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST 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>349-161700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.211117T0000Z-211117T1600Z/
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-
400 AM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the south and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 and Sturgeon 
  Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-161700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.211117T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
400 AM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southeast expected.

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

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

&&

$$

JZ
3 follow-up statements
174 
WHUS73 KAPX 162121
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
421 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

LSZ321-170530-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0024.211117T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
421 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>349-170530-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.211117T0000Z-211117T1800Z/
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-
421 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...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 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-170530-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.211117T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
421 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the southeast and 
  highest waves around 4 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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>346-170530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
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-
421 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-170530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.211117T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
421 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the southeast and 
  highest waves around 3 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
725 
WHUS73 KAPX 170313
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1013 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

LSZ321-171115-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
1013 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the southeast and 
  highest waves around 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>346-171115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
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-
1013 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LHZ346>349-171115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211117T1800Z/
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-
1013 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the south and highest
  waves around 11 feet.

* WHERE...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 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-171115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1013 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the southeast and 
  highest waves around 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-171115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
1013 PM EST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
147 
WHUS73 KAPX 170857
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
357 AM EST Wed Nov 17 2021

LSZ321-171200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
357 AM EST Wed Nov 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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>349-171600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211117T1600Z/
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-
357 AM EST Wed Nov 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...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 AM EST this morning.

* 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>346-171200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
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-
357 AM EST Wed Nov 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the southeast and 
  highest waves around 6 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ322-171200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
357 AM EST Wed Nov 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the southeast and 
  highest waves around 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345-171200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211117T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
357 AM EST Wed Nov 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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
Nov 16, 4:00 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX31 hr

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Sources

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