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Gale Watch 13, NWS Gaylord, MI

September 21, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale watch at Sep 21, 2021, 3:51 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 22, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 21, 2021, 3:51 PM EDT (19:51 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 22, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 21, 2021, 7:39 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

480 
WHUS73 KAPX 211951
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
351 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

LHZ348-349-220400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210922T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0013.210922T1200Z-210923T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
351 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the north and highest waves around 6 feet. For the GALE 
  WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the north and highest 
  waves around 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday morning through Thursday 
  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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-220400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210922T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
351 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-220400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210922T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
351 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the north and highest 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-220400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210922T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
351 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 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 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-LMZ323-342-344>346-220400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210923T1200Z/
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
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-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
351 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
938 
WHUS73 KAPX 212339
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
739 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

LHZ348-349-220745-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210922T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0013.210922T1200Z-210923T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0018.210922T1600Z-210923T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
739 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the north and highest 
  waves around 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-220745-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210923T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
739 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the north and highest 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-220745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210922T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
739 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344>346-220745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210923T1200Z/
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-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
739 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-220745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210922T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
739 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the north and highest 
  waves around 7 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 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-220745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-210923T1200Z/
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
739 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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
Sep 21, 12:56 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX2 hr
Sep 21, 7:39 PM EDTGale WarningAPX40 hr

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Sources

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