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Storm Watch 1, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 13, 2021

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this storm watch at Dec 13, 2021, 10:10 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 10:10 PM EST (03:10 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 3:35 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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136 
WHUS73 KAPX 140310
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1010 PM EST Mon Dec 13 2021

LSZ321-140415-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-211214T0300Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
1010 PM EST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-141200-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
1010 PM EST Mon Dec 13 2021

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 knots from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

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

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
237 
WHUS73 KAPX 140917
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
417 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

LSZ321-322-141730-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.211214T1500Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0800Z-211217T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
417 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 5 feet expected. 
  For the GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the 
  southwest and highest waves around 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 7 AM EST Wednesday. For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday 
  night through Thursday evening.

* 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>348-141730-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.211214T1500Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
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-
417 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 7 feet expected. 
  For the GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the 
  southwest and highest waves around 7 feet possible.

* 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...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 7 AM EST Wednesday. For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday 
  night through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-141730-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.211215T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
417 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 6 feet expected. 
  For the GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the 
  southwest and highest waves around 5 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from 7 PM this evening to 
  7 AM EST Wednesday. For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday 
  night through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-141730-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.211214T1500Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
417 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 5 feet expected. 
  For the STORM WATCH, Highest gusts up to 50 kt from the 
  southwest and highest waves around 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 7 AM EST Wednesday. For the STORM WATCH, from Wednesday 
  evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
641 
WHUS73 KAPX 141518
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1018 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

LSZ321-322-142330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0800Z-211217T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1018 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 35 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 6 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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>348-142330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
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-
1018 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 7 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-142330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.211215T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1018 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 6 feet expected. 
  For the GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the 
  southwest and highest waves around 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from 7 PM this evening to 
  7 AM EST Wednesday. For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday 
  night through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-142330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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 EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 5 feet. For the 
  STORM WATCH, Highest gusts up to 50 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the STORM WATCH, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
407 
WHUS73 KAPX 142050
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
350 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

LSZ321-322-150500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0800Z-211217T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
350 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 35 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 6 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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>348-150500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
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-
350 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt
  from the southeast and highest waves around 8 feet. For the GALE
  WATCH, Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and highest
  waves around 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-150500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.211215T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
350 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt
  from the southeast and highest waves around 6 feet expected. For
  the GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and
  highest waves around 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, from 7 PM this evening to 
  7 AM EST Wednesday. For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday 
  night through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-150500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
350 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 5 feet. For the 
  STORM WATCH, Highest gusts up to 50 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 14 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the STORM WATCH, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
694 
WHUS73 KAPX 150144
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
844 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

LSZ321-322-151200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0800Z-211217T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
844 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 6 feet. For the GALE
  WATCH, Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and highest
  waves around 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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>348-151200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
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-
844 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt
  from the southeast and highest waves around 8 feet. For the GALE
  WATCH, Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and highest
  waves around 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-151200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
844 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 6 feet. For the 
  GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the GALE WATCH, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-151200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
844 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 30 kt 
  from the southeast and highest waves around 5 feet. For the 
  STORM WATCH, Highest gusts up to 50 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the STORM WATCH, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
180 
WHUS73 KAPX 150835
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
335 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

LHZ349-151645-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0032.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
335 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

* 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>348-151645-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SR.W.0003.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
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-
335 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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 midnight tonight to midnight EST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-151645-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0023.211216T0800Z-211217T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SR.W.0003.211216T0500Z-211217T0500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
335 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 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 midnight tonight to midnight EST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-151645-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SR.W.0003.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
335 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 55 kt from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 4:17 AM ESTGale WatchAPX23 hr
Dec 14, 4:17 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX23 hr
Dec 14, 3:55 PM ESTHigh Wind WatchAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 19 more11 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.