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Small Craft Advisory 106, NWS Gaylord, MI

November 11, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at Nov 11, 2021, 7:06 PM EST. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 11, 2021, 7:06 PM EST (00:06 UTC)
Expired
Nov 12, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

427 
WHUS73 KAPX 120006
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
706 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

LSZ322-120815-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.211112T0006Z-211113T0000Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
706 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-120815-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.211112T0006Z-211113T0000Z/
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-
706 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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>349-120815-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.211112T0006Z-211113T0000Z/
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-
706 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and highest
  waves around 11 feet.

* 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...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-120815-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211112T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0023.211112T0006Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.211112T0300Z-211113T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
706 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the
  south and highest waves around 8 feet. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 4 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, until 10 PM EST this evening. For 
  the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
755 
WHUS73 KAPX 120314
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1014 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

LSZ321-121115-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211112T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
1014 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Highest waves around 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-121115-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211112T1200Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1014 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest waves around 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-121115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
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-
1014 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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>349-121115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
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-
1014 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet.

* 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...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
817 
WHUS73 KAPX 120819
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
319 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

LSZ322-120930-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211112T1200Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
319 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-121630-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211112T1900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
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-
319 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...In Lake Michigan, 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 and Seul Choix 
  Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. In Lake Huron, Straits 
  of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-121630-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
319 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-121630-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
319 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346>348-121630-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
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-
319 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-121200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211112T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
319 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest waves around 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
750 
WHUS73 KAPX 121513
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1013 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ344>346-122315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1013 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346>348-122315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
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-
1013 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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-LMZ323-341-342-121900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211112T1900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
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-
1013 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

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

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

* WHERE...In Lake Michigan, 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 and Seul Choix 
  Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. In Lake Huron, Straits 
  of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-122315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1013 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
415 
WHUS73 KAPX 122012
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
312 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ344>346-130000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
312 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346>348-130000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
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-
312 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-130300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
312 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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
Nov 11, 7:06 PM ESTGale WarningAPX3 hr
Nov 12, 1:05 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlcona55 min

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