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Gale Watch 8, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 25, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale watch at Mar 25, 2021, 3:45 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 3:45 AM EDT (07:45 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 10:59 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

021 
WHUS73 KAPX 250745
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
345 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LHZ347>349-251545-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T2100Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
345 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the north and highest 
  waves around 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...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 and 
  Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-251545-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T1500Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
345 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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


* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northeast and 
  highest waves around 7 feet possible.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-250845-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1800Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
345 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

LHZ345-346-LMZ341-250845-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
345 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

LMZ344-251545-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T1500Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
345 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 8 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the GALE WATCH, 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-251200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
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-
345 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 6 feet.

* 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...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-251545-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
345 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
104 
WHUS73 KAPX 251157
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
757 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LMZ344-252000-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T1500Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
757 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-251300-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
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-
757 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...



$$

LSZ321-251800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
757 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-252000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T1500Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
757 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347>349-252000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T2100Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
757 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI and 
  Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay 
  National Marine Sanctuary.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
600 
WHUS73 KAPX 251459
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1059 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LMZ345-346-252300-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0009.210326T0400Z-210326T1500Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1059 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-349-252300-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0009.210326T0400Z-210326T2100Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1059 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

LMZ344-252300-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0036.210326T0400Z-210326T2100Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
1059 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-252300-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0036.210326T0400Z-210326T2100Z/
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
1059 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-252300-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0036.210326T0400Z-210326T2100Z/
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-
1059 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-252300-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0036.210326T0400Z-210326T1500Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1059 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the north expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-252300-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0036.210326T0400Z-210326T2100Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
1059 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-252300-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210326T1500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
1059 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 10:59 AM EDTGale WarningAPX24 hr
Mar 25, 10:59 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX29 hr
Mar 25, 4:19 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Crawford, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Montmorency and 3 more18 hr

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Sources

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