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Gale Warning 34, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 18, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 18, 2021, 4:02 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 19, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 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
Dec 18, 2021, 4:02 PM EST (21:02 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 19, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 20, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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074 
WHUS73 KAPX 182102
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
402 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-190515-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0034.211220T0300Z-211220T1200Z/
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-
402 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
470 
WHUS73 KAPX 190357
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1057 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-191200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0034.211220T0300Z-211220T1200Z/
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-
1057 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
722 
WHUS73 KAPX 190727
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
227 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

LHZ345-191700-
/O.EXA.KAPX.GL.W.0034.211220T0300Z-211220T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
227 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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>346-191700-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0034.211220T0300Z-211220T1200Z/
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-
227 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-191700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.211220T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
227 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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>349-191700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.211220T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
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-
227 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...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 4 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
302 
WHUS73 KAPX 191529
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1029 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-192330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0034.211220T0300Z-211220T1200Z/
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-
1029 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-192330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.211220T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1029 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay and Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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>349-192330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.211220T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
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-
1029 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...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, 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...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
627 
WHUS73 KAPX 192058
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
358 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0034.211220T0300Z-211220T1200Z/
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-
358 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.211220T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
358 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay and Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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>349-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.211220T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
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-
358 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 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...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
402 
WHUS73 KAPX 200336
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1036 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201145-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211220T1600Z/
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-
1036 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-201145-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1036 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay and Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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>349-201145-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
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-
1036 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 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...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
890 
WHUS73 KAPX 200743
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
243 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211220T1600Z/
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-
243 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-201600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
243 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay and Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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>349-201600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
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-
243 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 6 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 5 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
386 
WHUS73 KAPX 200827
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
327 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

LHZ349-201600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
327 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211220T1600Z/
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-
327 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-201600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
327 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 10 feet.

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay and Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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>348-201600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
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-
327 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
363 
WHUS73 KAPX 201600
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1100 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-210000-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211220T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
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-
1100 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-202100-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1100 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-210000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1100 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay and Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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>348-210000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
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-
1100 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
177 
WHUS73 KAPX 202124
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
424 PM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

LHZ349-210530-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211220T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
424 PM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-210530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
424 PM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay and Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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>348-210530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
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-
424 PM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-210530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
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-
424 PM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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Sources

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