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Small Craft Advisory 79, NWS Gaylord, MI

August 26, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this small craft advisory at Aug 26, 2021, 3:53 PM EDT. It took effect at Aug 27, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr.

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Issued
Aug 26, 2021, 3:53 PM EDT (19:53 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 27, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 28, 2021, 4:24 AM EDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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908 
WHUS73 KAPX 261953
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
353 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

LSZ321-322-270400-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
353 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-270400-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T0400Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
353 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the east and highest 
  waves around 6 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, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI 
  Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon 
  Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-270400-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T0400Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
353 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

&&

$$

LMZ344-270400-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T0000Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
353 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI.

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
574 
WHUS73 KAPX 270122
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
922 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

LSZ321-322-270930-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
922 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-270930-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T0400Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
922 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, 
  Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay 
  National Marine Sanctuary, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to 
  False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-270930-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T0400Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
922 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the east and highest 
  waves around 6 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...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ344-270930-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T0000Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
922 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI.

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

&&

$$
461 
WHUS73 KAPX 270712
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
312 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

LSZ321-322-271515-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
312 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-271515-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T0400Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
312 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, 
  Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay 
  National Marine Sanctuary, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to 
  False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-271515-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T0400Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
312 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the east and highest 
  waves around 6 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...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ344-271515-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.210827T1200Z-210828T0000Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
312 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 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 southeast and 
  highest waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI.

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

&&

$$
305 
WHUS73 KAPX 271452
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1052 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

LSZ321-322-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210828T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1052 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210828T0400Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1052 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

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

* 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, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, 
  Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay 
  National Marine Sanctuary, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to 
  False Detour Channel.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210828T0400Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
1052 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

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

* 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 midnight EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ344-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210828T0000Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
1052 AM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light 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.

&&

$$
496 
WHUS73 KAPX 280127
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
927 PM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

LHZ345>349-280900-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210828T0900Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
927 PM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kt from the southeast and 
  highest waves around 6 feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, 
  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 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-280900-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210828T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
927 PM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southeast 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 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-280930-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210828T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
927 PM EDT Fri Aug 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southeast 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 AM 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.

&&

$$
033 
WHUS73 KAPX 280824
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
424 AM EDT Sat Aug 28 2021

LSZ321-322-280930-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210828T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
424 AM EDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

LHZ345>349-LMZ341-342-280930-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210828T0900Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
424 AM EDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

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