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Gale Warning 12, NWS Detroit, MI

May 27, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at May 27, 2021, 9:51 PM EDT. It took effect at May 28, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
May 27, 2021, 9:51 PM EDT (01:51 UTC)
In effect from
May 28, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 29, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

The text

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399 
WHUS73 KDTX 280151
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
951 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

LEZ444-282000-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0009.210528T1500Z-210529T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0012.210528T1500Z-210529T0300Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
951 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-282000-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0009.210528T0800Z-210529T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0012.210528T0800Z-210529T0300Z/
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-
951 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-282000-
/O.EXA.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.210528T0800Z-210529T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0009.210528T1500Z-210529T0300Z/
Lake St Clair-
951 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 
  feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-282000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.210528T0800Z-210529T0300Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
951 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the northeast
  with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
688 
WHUS73 KDTX 281340
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
940 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

LEZ444-290300-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0012.210528T1500Z-210529T0300Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
940 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 
  feet.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-290300-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210529T0300Z/
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-
940 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 
  feet.

* WHERE...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 2 PM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-290300-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210529T0300Z/
Lake St Clair-
940 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 
  feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-290300-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210529T0300Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
940 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  10 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 PM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 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.

&&

$$

IRL
155 
WHUS73 KDTX 281951
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
351 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

LHZ421-422-290830-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210529T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210530T0200Z/
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-
351 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the northeast
  with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 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.

&&

$$

LEZ444-290800-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210529T0800Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
351 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-290830-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210529T2000Z/
Lake St Clair-
351 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 
  feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 7 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-290830-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210530T0200Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
351 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  10 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 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.

&&

$$
356 
WHUS73 KDTX 290750
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
350 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

LEZ444-292000-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210529T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.210529T0800Z-210529T2000Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
350 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 30 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 4 AM EDT Saturday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-292000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210529T2000Z/
Lake St Clair-
350 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 28 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 4 AM EDT Saturday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-292015-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210530T0200Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
350 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 27 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, Harbor Beach to Port 
  Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT Saturday 
  with the largest waves expected around 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-292015-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210530T0200Z/
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-
350 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 25 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 
  and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to 
  Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EDT Saturday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 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.

&&

$$

KK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 28, 9:01 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningDTXMonroe, Wayne19 hr

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