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Small Craft Advisory 15, NWS Gaylord, MI

February 7, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at Feb 7, 2021, 1:02 AM EST. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2021, 1:02 AM EST (06:02 UTC)
Expired
Feb 8, 2021, 4:00 AM EST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

120 
WHUS73 KAPX 070602
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
102 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

LHZ345>348-071415-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.210207T0602Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
102 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 4 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 and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI 
  Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-071415-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.210207T0602Z-210208T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
102 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-071415-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210207T2100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
102 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344-071415-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
102 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 5 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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand 
  Traverse Light MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
071 
WHUS73 KAPX 070839
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

LHZ345>348-071645-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the west 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, Straits of 
  Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac 
  Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-071645-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210207T2100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344-071645-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 5 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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand 
  Traverse Light MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-071645-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
339 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
349 
WHUS73 KAPX 071525
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1025 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

LHZ345>348-072330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
1025 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 4 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, Straits of 
  Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac 
  Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-072100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210207T2100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1025 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344-072330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
1025 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 5 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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand 
  Traverse Light MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-072330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
1025 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
681 
WHUS73 KAPX 072116
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
416 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

LMZ345-346-072230-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210207T2100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
416 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

LHZ345>348-080530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
416 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 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 and St Ignace to False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344-080530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
416 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 4 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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand 
  Traverse Light MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-080530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
416 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
957 
WHUS73 KAPX 080326
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1026 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

LHZ345>348-080900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
1026 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 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 and St Ignace to False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344-080900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
1026 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 4 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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand 
  Traverse Light MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-080900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
1026 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
342 
WHUS73 KAPX 080906
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
406 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

LMZ323-342-344-081015-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
406 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

LHZ345>348-LMZ341-081015-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210208T0900Z/
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-
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
406 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 7, 3:43 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXChippewa19 hr
Feb 7, 6:56 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningAPXWexford14 hr

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Sources

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