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Gale Warning 4, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 1, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 1, 2021, 10:05 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 2, 2021, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 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
Mar 1, 2021, 10:05 PM EST (03:05 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2021, 8:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 2, 2021, 10:59 PM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

240 
WHUS73 KAPX 020305
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1005 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-021115-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210302T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0004.210302T1300Z-210303T1000Z/
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-
1005 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 5 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>349-021115-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
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-
1005 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
555 
WHUS73 KAPX 020726
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
226 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

LHZ349-021800-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0004.210302T1800Z-210303T0400Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
226 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EST this evening.

* 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>346-021800-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0004.210302T1300Z-210303T0400Z/
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-
226 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening.

* 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>348-021800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
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-
226 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$
144 
WHUS73 KAPX 021609
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1109 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

LHZ349-030015-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0004.210302T1800Z-210303T0400Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1109 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 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-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-030015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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-
1109 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

* 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>348-030015-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
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-
1109 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$
325 
WHUS73 KAPX 022111
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
411 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

LHZ345-030515-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
411 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and highest
  waves around 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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>346-030400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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 Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

* 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>349-030515-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
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-
411 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$
905 
WHUS73 KAPX 030359
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1059 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-031000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
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-
1059 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 5 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>349-031000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
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-
1059 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 9:31 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX54 hr

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Sources

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