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Gale Watch 7, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 17, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale watch at Mar 17, 2021, 4:39 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2021, 4:39 AM EDT (08:39 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 17, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

699 
WHUS73 KAPX 170839
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
439 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LMZ344>346-171645-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0007.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
439 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-349-171645-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0007.210318T1600Z-210319T0800Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
439 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the northeast and highest
  waves around 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* 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
521 
WHUS73 KAPX 171416
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1016 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LMZ344>346-172230-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0007.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1016 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the northeast and highest
  waves around 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-349-172230-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0007.210318T1600Z-210319T0800Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1016 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the northeast and highest
  waves around 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
333 
WHUS73 KAPX 172000
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
400 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LHZ349-180400-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.210318T1600Z-210319T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0008.210318T1500Z-210319T0800Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
400 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northeast and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-180400-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
400 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the northeast and 
  highest waves around 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-180400-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.210318T1600Z-210319T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.210318T1100Z-210319T0800Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
400 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-180400-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
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-
400 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac 
  Bridge including Little Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-180400-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.210318T1100Z-210319T0800Z/
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
400 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

JZ

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 4:00 PM EDTGale WarningAPX35 hr
Mar 17, 4:00 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX35 hr

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Sources

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