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Gale Watch 8, NWS Gaylord, MI
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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- 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
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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. && $$
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104 WHUS73 KAPX 251157 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 757 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 LMZ344-252000- /O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0008.210326T0400Z-210326T1500Z/ Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- 757 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the northeast and highest waves around 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves. && $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 10:59 AM EDT | Gale Warning | APX | 24 hr | |
| Mar 25, 10:59 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | APX | 29 hr | |
| Mar 25, 4:19 PM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Montmorency and 3 more | 18 hr |
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