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Gale Warning 1, NWS Detroit, MI

January 19, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Jan 19, 2021, 9:23 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 20, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 19, 2021, 9:23 PM EST (02:23 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 20, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 21, 2021, 3:44 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

The text

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939 
WHUS73 KDTX 200223
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
923 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

LHZ421-441-201515-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
923 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 39 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to 
  Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST 
  Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-462-201515-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
923 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 39 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  13 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point 
  MI beyond 5NM off shore, Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to 
  Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron from Port 
  Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EST Wednesday
  with the largest waves expected around 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-201515-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
923 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST Wednesday
  with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

LHZ463-201515-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
923 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  10 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 
  5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 12 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 2 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

KK
3 follow-up statements
644 
WHUS73 KDTX 200757
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
257 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

LHZ362-363-462-463-202115-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
257 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 39 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  14 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM 
  Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 
  5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 
  beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to 
  Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EST 
  Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-441-202115-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
257 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Inner Saginaw Bay SW 
  of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of 
  Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EST 
  Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-202115-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
257 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to 
  Port Huron MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST 
  Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EST 
  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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-202115-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Lake St Clair-
257 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the southwest
  with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3 feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 12 AM EST 
  Thursday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EST 
  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.

&&

$$

LEZ444-202115-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
257 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to 
  North Cape MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 1 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
948 
WHUS73 KDTX 202107
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
407 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

LHZ362-363-462-463-210915-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
407 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  14 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM 
  Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 
  5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 
  beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to 
  Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST Wednesday
  with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-441-210915-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0001.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
407 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Inner Saginaw Bay SW 
  of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of 
  Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST Wednesday
  with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-210915-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
407 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to 
  Port Huron MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EST Wednesday
  with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LCZ460-210915-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Lake St Clair-
407 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the southwest
  with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3 feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 12 AM EST Thursday
  with the largest waves expected around 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-210915-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.210121T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
407 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to 
  North Cape MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 1 AM EST Thursday
  with the largest waves expected around 2 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KK
677 
WHUS73 KDTX 210844
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
344 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

LHZ422-212100-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.210121T0900Z-210121T2100Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
344 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the west with
  gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 
  feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ421-441-212115-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.210121T0900Z-210122T0300Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
344 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to 
  Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-462-463-210945-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
344 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

While a stray gale force gust is possible early this morning, 
chances are rapidly decreasing as winds are weaken to below gales
allowing for the warning to be cancelled.

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-210945-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210121T1000Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
344 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have weakened to below advisory thresholds allowing for the
cancellation.

$$

LHZ442-443-212115-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210122T0300Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
344 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.

* WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to 
  Port Huron MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 20, 2:57 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryDTX3 days

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