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Gale Watch 1, NWS Gaylord, MI

January 14, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale watch at Jan 14, 2021, 3:24 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 15, 2021, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2021, 3:24 AM EST (08:24 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 14, 2021, 3:18 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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682 
WHUS73 KAPX 140824
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
324 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

LMZ345-346-141630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210114T1600Z-210115T1600Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
324 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 3 
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-344-141630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210114T1600Z-210115T2100Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
324 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-141630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210114T1600Z-210115T2100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
324 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-141630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210114T1600Z-210116T0000Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
324 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-141630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210115T0000Z-210115T2100Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
324 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-LMZ341-342-141630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0001.210115T0600Z-210115T1600Z/
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-
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
324 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 10 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
347 
WHUS73 KAPX 141446
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
946 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

LMZ345-346-150000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210114T1600Z-210115T1600Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
946 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 3 
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-344-150000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210114T1600Z-210115T2100Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
946 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-150000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210114T1600Z-210115T2100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
946 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-150000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210114T1600Z-210116T0000Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
946 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-150000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210115T0000Z-210115T2100Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
946 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-LMZ341-342-150000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0001.210115T0600Z-210115T1600Z/
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-
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
946 AM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 10 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$
901 
WHUS73 KAPX 142018
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
318 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

LMZ341-342-150430-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210115T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0001.210115T0600Z-210115T1600Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
318 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 5
  feet. A few gusts to 35 knots are possible late tonight through
  Friday morning.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and 
  Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little 
  Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-150430-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0001.210115T0600Z-210115T1600Z/
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-
318 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 10 
  feet. A few gusts to 35 knots are possible late tonight through
  Friday morning.

* 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 and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI 
  Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-150430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
318 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-150430-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210115T1600Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
318 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 3 
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-344-150430-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210115T2100Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
318 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-150430-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
318 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-150430-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.210115T0000Z-210115T2100Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
318 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 3:24 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX49 hr

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