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Small Craft Advisory 54, NWS Gaylord, MI

May 4, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at May 4, 2021, 4:48 AM EDT. It took effect at May 4, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

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The facts

Issued
May 4, 2021, 4:48 AM EDT (08:48 UTC)
In effect from
May 4, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 5, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
570 
WHUS73 KAPX 041615
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1215 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

LMZ323-342-344-050015-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210504T2100Z-210505T1200Z/
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-
1215 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 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 8 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-050015-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210505T1200Z-210506T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
1215 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-050015-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210505T1200Z-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-
1215 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* 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...From 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
643 
WHUS73 KAPX 041959
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
359 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

LMZ341-050400-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210504T2100Z-210505T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
359 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-342-344-050400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210504T2100Z-210505T1200Z/
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-
359 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-050400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210505T1200Z-210506T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
359 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM 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 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-050400-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210505T1200Z-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-
359 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* 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...From 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

JPB
552 
WHUS73 KAPX 050205
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1005 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

LMZ323-342-344-050315-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210505T1200Z/
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-
1005 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

LHZ347-348-051015-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210505T0205Z-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-
1005 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-051015-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210505T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
1005 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the northwest.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-051015-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210505T1200Z-210506T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
1005 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM 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 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
923 
WHUS73 KAPX 050727
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
327 AM EDT Wed May 5 2021

LMZ341-050830-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210505T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
327 AM EDT Wed May 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

LSZ322-051530-
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210505T1200Z-210506T0000Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
327 AM EDT Wed May 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-051530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.210505T1200Z-210506T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
327 AM EDT Wed May 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-051530-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-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-
327 AM EDT Wed May 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 4 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 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
299 
WHUS73 KAPX 051400
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1000 AM EDT Wed May 5 2021

LSZ321-322-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210506T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1000 AM EDT Wed May 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay and Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-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-
1000 AM EDT Wed May 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 4 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 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
756 
WHUS73 KAPX 051947
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
347 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021

LSZ321-322-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210506T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
347 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay and Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-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-
347 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 4 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 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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