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Gale Warning 15, NWS Detroit, MI

October 24, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Oct 24, 2021, 3:37 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 25, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 40 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 24, 2021, 3:37 PM EDT (19:37 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 25, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2021, 3:45 PM EDT
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

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158 
WHUS73 KDTX 241937
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
337 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

LHZ362-363-421-422-441>443-462>464-250830-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0011.211025T0800Z-211026T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0015.211025T0400Z-211026T0800Z/
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-
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-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
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 Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
337 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 41 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  17 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ444-250830-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0063.211024T2000Z-211025T1400Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
337 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 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...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to 
  North Cape MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LCZ460-250800-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0063.211024T2000Z-211025T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
337 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 25 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 EDT Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EDT Monday.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
757 
WHUS73 KDTX 250812
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
412 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

LCZ460-252015-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-211025T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0064.211025T0812Z-211027T0200Z/
Lake St Clair-
412 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 30 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 9 PM EDT Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-421-422-441>443-462>464-252015-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0800Z/
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-
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-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
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 Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
412 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  19 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 1 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ444-252015-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
412 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 28 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 9 PM EDT Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
790 
WHUS73 KDTX 251934
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
334 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

LHZ362-363-421-422-441>443-462>464-260800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0800Z/
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-
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-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
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 Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
334 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  19 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 1 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-260930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/
Lake St Clair-
334 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 27 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 9 PM EDT Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-260930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
334 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the north with
  gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3
  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 9 PM EDT Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
720 
WHUS73 KDTX 260722
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
322 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

LHZ421-422-261930-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211026T2000Z/
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-
322 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 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 3 AM EDT Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ362-260830-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0800Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
322 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

LHZ363-441>443-462>464-261930-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T2000Z/
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
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 Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
322 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 17 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. 

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-261930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/
Lake St Clair-
322 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the north 
  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 7 AM EDT Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-261930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
322 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 26 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
858 
WHUS73 KDTX 261945
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
345 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

LHZ441>443-271200-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211027T1200Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
345 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 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 Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ363-462>464-262045-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T2000Z/
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-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
345 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Northerly winds gusting up around 30 knots this afternoon will
continue to slowly diminish this evening. 

$$

LHZ422-262045-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211026T2000Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
345 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds have dropped below 20 knots and thus the small
craft advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

LHZ421-271200-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211027T1200Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-
345 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LCZ460-270200-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/
Lake St Clair-
345 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 26 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 3 PM EDT Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-270200-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
345 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 25 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3 feet.

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

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

* 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
Oct 23, 8:55 PM EDTGale WatchDTX19 hr
Oct 24, 4:00 AM EDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryDTXBay, Huron, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola52 hr
Oct 24, 4:03 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryDTX65 hr

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