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Gale Warning 7, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 11, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 11, 2021, 9:00 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 12, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 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 11, 2021, 9:00 PM EST (02:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 12, 2021, 3:38 PM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

049 
WHUS73 KAPX 120200
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

LHZ347-348-121000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0007.210312T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
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-
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* 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 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-121000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.210312T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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>346-121000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0007.210312T1200Z-210312T2100Z/
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-
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-121000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0007.210312T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
119 
WHUS73 KAPX 120809
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
309 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

LMZ345-346-121615-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0007.210312T1200Z-210312T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.210312T1200Z-210312T2100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
309 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344-121615-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0007.210312T1200Z-210312T2300Z/
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-
309 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Little Traverse Bay, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of 
  Mackinac Bridge and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 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>348-121615-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.210312T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
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-
309 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-121615-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.210312T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
309 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
100 
WHUS73 KAPX 121551
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1051 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

LHZ345>348-130000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210313T0000Z/
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-
1051 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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, Straits of 
  Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac 
  Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344-122300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210312T2300Z/
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-
1051 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Little Traverse Bay, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of 
  Mackinac Bridge and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-130000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210313T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1051 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-122100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210312T2100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1051 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Manistee to Point Betsie MI and Point Betsie to 
  Sleeping Bear Point 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.

&&

$$
278 
WHUS73 KAPX 122038
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
338 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

LHZ346>348-130445-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210313T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210313T0500Z/
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-
338 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 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 midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344-130000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210312T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210313T0000Z/
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-
338 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345-130000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210313T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210313T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
338 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-122145-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210312T2100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
338 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

LHZ349-130000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210313T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
338 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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 11, 9:00 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX25 hr

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Sources

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