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Small Craft Advisory 40, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 2, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at Apr 2, 2021, 4:16 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 2, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2021, 4:16 AM EDT (08:16 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 2, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 3, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

356 
WHUS73 KAPX 020816
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
416 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-021630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.210403T0000Z-210403T2000Z/
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-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
416 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
706 
WHUS73 KAPX 021418
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1018 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-022230-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.210403T0000Z-210403T2000Z/
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-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1018 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
469 
WHUS73 KAPX 021902
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
302 PM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-030315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.210403T0000Z-210403T2000Z/
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-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
302 PM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
991 
WHUS73 KAPX 030213
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1013 PM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-031000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210403T2000Z/
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-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1013 PM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 030720
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
320 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

LHZ345-LMZ341-030830-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210403T2000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
320 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

LHZ348-349-031530-
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.210403T0900Z-210403T1800Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
320 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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>346-031530-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210403T1800Z/
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-
320 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the south 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, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, 
  Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point 
  Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
401 
WHUS73 KAPX 031400
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1000 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

LMZ323-342-344>346-031800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210403T1800Z/
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-
1000 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the southwest 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, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, 
  Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point 
  Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-349-031800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210403T1800Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1000 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
377 
WHUS73 KAPX 031744
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
144 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

LMZ323-342-344>346-031845-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210403T1800Z/
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-
144 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...



$$

LHZ348-349-031845-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210403T1800Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
144 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...



$$

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