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Gale Warning 35, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 21, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 21, 2021, 2:52 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 21, 2021, 10:41 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 21, 2021, 2:52 AM EST (07:52 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 21, 2021, 10:41 PM EST
Expired
Dec 22, 2021, 11:00 AM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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391 
WHUS73 KAPX 210752
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
252 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

LHZ347-348-211800-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0035.211222T0600Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
252 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 8 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...From 1 AM to 11 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>346-211800-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.211221T1800Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
252 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-349-211800-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.211221T2100Z-211222T1600Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
252 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel 
  and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-211800-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.211222T0300Z-211222T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
252 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 7 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 10 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
426 
WHUS73 KAPX 211621
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1121 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

LHZ347-348-220030-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0035.211222T0600Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
1121 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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...From 1 AM to 11 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>346-220030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.211221T1800Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
1121 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-349-220030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.211221T2100Z-211222T1600Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1121 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI and St 
  Ignace to False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-220030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.211222T0300Z-211222T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1121 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 7 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 10 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.

&&

$$
081 
WHUS73 KAPX 212111
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
411 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

LHZ347-348-220515-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0035.211222T0600Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
411 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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...From 1 AM to 11 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>346-220515-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
411 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-349-220515-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
411 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI and St 
  Ignace to False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-220515-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.211222T0300Z-211222T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
411 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the northwest 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 10 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.

&&

$$
545 
WHUS73 KAPX 220341
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1041 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-221145-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0035.211222T0341Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
1041 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-221145-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0035.211222T0341Z-211222T1600Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
1041 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-221145-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0035.211222T0341Z-211222T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1041 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-221145-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0035.211222T0341Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
1041 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* 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...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-221145-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1041 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
480 
WHUS73 KAPX 220741
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
241 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

LHZ345>348-221600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
241 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and highest
  waves around 11 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, 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...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>346-221600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
241 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and highest
  waves around 10 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-221600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
241 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-221600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
241 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* 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.

&&

$$
950 
WHUS73 KAPX 221134
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
634 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-221600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T2100Z/
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-
634 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-221600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T2100Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
634 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-221600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T2100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
634 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-221600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211222T1600Z/
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-
634 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet.

* 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...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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-221600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211222T2100Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
634 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 21, 2:52 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX37 hr

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Sources

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