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Small Craft Advisory 29, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 11, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at Mar 11, 2021, 2:06 PM EST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2021, 2:06 PM EST (19:06 UTC)
Expired
Mar 11, 2021, 9:00 PM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

564 
WHUS73 KAPX 111906
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
206 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

LMZ344>346-120300-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0029.210311T1906Z-210312T0300Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
206 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-120300-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
206 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-120000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
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-
206 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 9 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 Seul Choix Point to 5NM West 
  of Mackinac Bridge.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-120300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
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-
206 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the west and highest 
  waves around 6 feet.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-120000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
206 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
112 
WHUS73 KAPX 120005
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
705 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

LMZ323-341-342-120300-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
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-
705 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-120300-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
705 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-120300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
705 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-120300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
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-
705 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-120300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
705 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

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

&&

$$
049 
WHUS73 KAPX 120200
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

LHZ347-348-121000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0007.210312T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
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-
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...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 7 AM to 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-121000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0030.210312T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 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>346-121000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0007.210312T1200Z-210312T2100Z/
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-
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-121000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0007.210312T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
900 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 2:20 AM ESTWind AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 19 more16 hr
Mar 11, 3:09 AM ESTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryAPXCharlevoix, Emmet, Leelanau16 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.