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Small Craft Advisory 6, NWS Gaylord, MI

January 18, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at Jan 18, 2021, 4:01 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 19, 2021, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 18, 2021, 4:01 AM EST (09:01 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 19, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 20, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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382 
WHUS73 KAPX 180901
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
401 AM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-181700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T0500Z-210120T0500Z/
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-
401 AM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Tuesday night.

* 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>348-181700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T1000Z-210120T0500Z/
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-
401 AM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 5 
  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 Tuesday to midnight EST Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
301 
WHUS73 KAPX 181548
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1048 AM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-190000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T0500Z-210120T0500Z/
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-
1048 AM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Tuesday night.

* 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>348-190000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T1000Z-210120T0500Z/
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-
1048 AM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 6 
  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...From 5 AM Tuesday to midnight EST Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
531 
WHUS73 KAPX 182046
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
346 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-190600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T0500Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0002.210120T2100Z-210121T0600Z/
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-
346 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  and highest waves around 5 feet expected. For the GALE WATCH, 
  Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 10 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from midnight tonight to 
  midnight EST Tuesday night. For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday 
  afternoon through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-190600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T1000Z-210120T0500Z/
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-
346 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 6 
  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...From 5 AM Tuesday to midnight EST Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
496 
WHUS73 KAPX 190223
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
923 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-191030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T0500Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0002.210120T2100Z-210121T0600Z/
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-
923 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  and highest waves around 5 feet expected. For the GALE WATCH, 
  Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 10 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  Tuesday night. For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday afternoon 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-191030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T1000Z-210120T0500Z/
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-
923 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 6 
  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...From 5 AM Tuesday to midnight EST Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
867 
WHUS73 KAPX 190913
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
413 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-191700-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0002.210120T2100Z-210121T0600Z/
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-
413 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  and highest waves around 4 feet. For the GALE WATCH, Highest 
  gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday afternoon through 
  late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-191700-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T1000Z-210120T0500Z/
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-
413 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 5 
  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 midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
936 
WHUS73 KAPX 191548
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1048 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-200000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0002.210120T2100Z-210121T0600Z/
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-
1048 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  and highest waves around 4 feet. For the GALE WATCH, Highest 
  gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday afternoon through 
  late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ345>348-200000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
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-
1048 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 5 
  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 midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
128 
WHUS73 KAPX 192049
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0002.210120T2100Z-210121T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
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-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 45 kt and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, from 3 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt and 
  highest waves around 4 feet expected. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 3 
  feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, from 3 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  and highest waves around 5 feet. For the GALE WATCH, Highest 
  gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday evening through 
  Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-200500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
349 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 6 
  feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

JZ
532 
WHUS73 KAPX 200251
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
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-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 45 kt and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 4 
  feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, from 3 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-201100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.210120T2000Z-210121T0700Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the GALE WARNING, Highest gusts up to 35 kt and 
  highest waves around 5 feet expected. For the SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...For the GALE WARNING, from 3 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-201100-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  and highest waves around 5 feet. For the GALE WATCH, Highest 
  gusts up to 35 kt and highest waves around 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday evening through 
  Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-200500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-201100-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0003.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
951 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 6 
  feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 18, 3:41 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAntrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Emmet and 4 more36 hr
Jan 18, 3:46 PM ESTGale WatchAPX24 hr

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Small Craft Advisories in Michigan, 2021Every small craft advisory in 2021

Sources

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