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Small Craft Advisory 16, NWS Gaylord, MI

February 9, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at Feb 9, 2021, 3:25 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 9, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 23 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 9, 2021, 3:25 AM EST (08:25 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 9, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 10, 2021, 5:47 AM EST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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881 
WHUS73 KAPX 090825
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
325 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344-091630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.210209T1200Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
325 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 5 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 7 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-091630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.210209T1800Z-210210T1100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
325 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>348-091630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.210209T1600Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
325 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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
754 
WHUS73 KAPX 091535
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1035 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344-092345-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
1035 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-092345-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.210209T1800Z-210210T1100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1035 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>348-092345-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.210209T1600Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
1035 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* 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 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
259 
WHUS73 KAPX 092050
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
350 PM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344-100500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
350 PM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-100500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
350 PM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>348-100500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
350 PM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* 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, 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 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
555 
WHUS73 KAPX 100319
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1019 PM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344-101100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
1019 PM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-101100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1019 PM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>348-101100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
1019 PM EST Tue Feb 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 3 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 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
929 
WHUS73 KAPX 100851
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
351 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344-101100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
351 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-101100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
351 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* 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 6 AM EST early 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>348-101100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
351 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 3 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 6 AM EST early 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.

&&

$$
180 
WHUS73 KAPX 101047
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
547 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021

LHZ345>348-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-101200-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210210T1100Z/
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-
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-
547 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

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