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Gale Watch 9, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 26, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale watch at Mar 26, 2021, 3:51 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Mar 26, 2021, 3:51 PM EDT (19:51 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2021, 3:59 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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105 
WHUS73 KAPX 261951
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
351 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

LMZ345-346-270400-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
351 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-349-262100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210326T2100Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
351 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

LMZ341-342-344-270400-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
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-
351 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

ADAM
4 follow-up statements
476 
WHUS73 KAPX 270159
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
959 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

LMZ341-342-344>346-271000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
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-
959 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
083 
WHUS73 KAPX 270759
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
359 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LHZ345>349-271600-
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0600Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
359 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-271600-
/O.EXA.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
359 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-271600-
/O.EXA.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
359 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-344>346-271600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
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-
359 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
353 
WHUS73 KAPX 271454
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1054 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
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-
1054 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1054 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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>349-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0600Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1054 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to 
  Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt 
  to Alabaster MI, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and Presque 
  Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National 
  Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
401 
WHUS73 KAPX 271959
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
359 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LSZ321-322-280400-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0010.210328T1200Z-210329T0300Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
359 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest 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 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-280400-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0010.210328T1200Z-210328T2100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
359 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344-280400-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0010.210328T1200Z-210329T0300Z/
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-
359 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 8 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, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including 
  Little Traverse Bay and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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>349-280400-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0009.210328T1200Z-210329T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0010.210328T1500Z-210329T0600Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
359 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ADAM

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