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Gale Watch 21, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 4, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale watch at Dec 4, 2021, 4:46 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2021, 4:46 AM EST (09:46 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 11:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 4, 2021, 9:53 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

083 
WHUS73 KAPX 040946
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
446 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

LHZ346>348-041800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211204T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
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-
446 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from 
  the west and highest waves around 9 feet. For the GALE WATCH, 
  Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and highest waves 
  around 9 feet possible.

* 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...For the GALE WARNING, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday afternoon through Monday 
  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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-041800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211204T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
446 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from 
  the west and highest waves around 12 feet. For the GALE WATCH, 
  Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the south and highest waves 
  around 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday morning through Monday 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>346-041800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
446 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 35 kt 
  from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 11 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday morning through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-041800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
446 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the west and highest waves around 5 feet. For the GALE 
  WATCH, Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-041800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
446 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  from the west and highest waves around 3 feet. For the GALE 
  WATCH, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
483 
WHUS73 KAPX 041427
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
927 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

LHZ346>348-042230-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211204T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
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-
927 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from 
  the west and highest waves around 9 feet. For the GALE WATCH, 
  Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and highest waves 
  around 9 feet possible.

* WHERE...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...For the GALE WARNING, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday afternoon through Monday 
  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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-042230-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211204T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
927 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from 
  the west and highest waves around 12 feet. For the GALE WATCH, 
  Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the south and highest waves 
  around 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday morning through Monday 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>346-042230-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
927 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday morning through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-042230-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
927 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-042230-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
927 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  from the west and highest waves around 3 feet. For the GALE 
  WATCH, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
795 
WHUS73 KAPX 042105
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
405 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

LSZ321-322-050800-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211204T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
405 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the south and highest
  waves around 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday morning through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ346>348-050800-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211204T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
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-
405 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the west and highest waves around 8 feet. For the GALE 
  WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet possible.

* 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...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-050800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
405 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the northwest and highest waves around 7 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday morning through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-050800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
405 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-050800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
405 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  from the west and highest waves around 3 feet. For the GALE 
  WATCH, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the GALE WATCH, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
615 
WHUS73 KAPX 050253
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
953 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-051200-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0030.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
953 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-349-051200-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0030.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
953 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 10 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-051200-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0030.211205T1600Z-211207T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
953 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the south and highest 
  waves around 9 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 11 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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>348-051200-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211205T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0021.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0030.211205T2100Z-211207T0300Z/
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-
953 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* 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...From 4 PM Sunday to 10 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 4, 5:08 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchAPXChippewa, Mackinac11 hr
Dec 4, 3:48 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa and 7 more32 hr
Dec 4, 3:48 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 18 more32 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.