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Small Craft Advisory 130, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 27, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at Dec 27, 2021, 11:47 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 28, 2021, 5:16 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2021, 11:47 PM EST (04:47 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2021, 5:16 AM EST
Expired
Dec 28, 2021, 11:00 AM EST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

916 
WHUS73 KAPX 280447
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1147 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

LHZ346-347-281300-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0036.211228T0447Z-211228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.211228T1100Z-211228T2200Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
1147 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 5 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from 
  the west and highest waves around 7 feet. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of 
  Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc 
  Island.

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from 6 AM to 5 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-281200-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0036.211228T0447Z-211228T1100Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
1147 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-281200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1147 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-281300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T2200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
1147 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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>346-281200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
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-
1147 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 10 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-281200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1147 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 4 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ348-281300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T2200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
1147 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
204 
WHUS73 KAPX 280740
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
240 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

LHZ346-347-281600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.211228T1100Z-211228T2200Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
240 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt from 
  the west and highest waves around 7 feet. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from 6 AM this morning 
  to 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-281100-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211228T1100Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
240 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-281200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
240 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-281600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T2200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
240 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-281200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
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-
240 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-281200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
240 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-281600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T2200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
240 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$
723 
WHUS73 KAPX 281016
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
516 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

LHZ346-347-281600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211228T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.211228T1016Z-211228T1600Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
516 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-281130-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211228T1100Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
516 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

LHZ349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ322-281130-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
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-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
516 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

LSZ321-281600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
516 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* 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 11 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-281600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1600Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
516 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$
923 
WHUS73 KAPX 281020
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
520 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

LMZ323-342-344>346-281600-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-211228T1600Z/
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-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
520 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-281600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
520 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* 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 11 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.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-281600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-211228T1600Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
520 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-281600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211228T1600Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
520 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 11:47 PM ESTGale WarningAPX5 hr
Dec 28, 4:04 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX31 hr

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Sources

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