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Small Craft Advisory 53, NWS Gaylord, MI

May 2, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at May 2, 2021, 10:04 PM EDT. It took effect at May 3, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 24 hr.

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The facts

Issued
May 2, 2021, 10:04 PM EDT (02:04 UTC)
In effect from
May 3, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 4, 2021, 4:48 AM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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921 
WHUS73 KAPX 030204
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1004 PM EDT Sun May 2 2021

LMZ341-342-031000-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.210503T0900Z-210504T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
1004 PM EDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-031000-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.210503T0900Z-210504T0900Z/
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-
1004 PM EDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the east and highest 
  waves around 8 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 5 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-031000-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.210503T1100Z-210504T0900Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1004 PM EDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the east and highest 
  waves around 3 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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5 follow-up statements
381 
WHUS73 KAPX 030818
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
418 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

LMZ341-342-031630-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.210503T0900Z-210504T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
418 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-031630-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.210503T0900Z-210504T0900Z/
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-
418 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the east and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-031630-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.210503T1100Z-210504T0900Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
418 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
657 
WHUS73 KAPX 031406
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1006 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

LMZ341-342-032215-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
1006 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-032215-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
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-
1006 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the east and highest 
  waves around 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-032215-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1006 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
116 
WHUS73 KAPX 031905
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
305 PM EDT Mon May 3 2021

LMZ341-342-040315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
305 PM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-040315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
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-
305 PM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the east and highest 
  waves around 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ322-040315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
305 PM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
188 
WHUS73 KAPX 040154
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
954 PM EDT Mon May 3 2021

LHZ345-346-LMZ341-342-LSZ322-040300-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
954 PM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

LHZ347-348-040900-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
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-
954 PM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest waves around 5 feet.

* 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...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
565 
WHUS73 KAPX 040848
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
448 AM EDT Tue May 4 2021

LHZ347-348-041700-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210504T1800Z-210506T0000Z/
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-
448 AM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 5 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 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-041700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210504T1800Z-210506T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
448 AM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344-041700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210504T2100Z-210505T1100Z/
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-
448 AM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* 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...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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