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Gale Warning 19, NWS Detroit, MI

November 26, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Nov 26, 2021, 3:05 AM 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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Issued
Nov 26, 2021, 3:05 AM EST (08:05 UTC)
Expired
Nov 26, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

The text

As transmitted.

895 
WHUS73 KDTX 260805
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
305 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

LHZ441-262115-
/O.UPG.KDTX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-211127T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0019.211126T0805Z-211126T1700Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
305 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 35 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.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EST Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LHZ363-462>464-261700-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0019.211126T0805Z-211126T1700Z/
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-
305 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  17 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EST Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-442-443-262115-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-211127T0300Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
305 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 
  feet.

* WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port 
  Huron 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 EST Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-262100-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-211126T2100Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
305 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 27 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 AM EST Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-262100-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-211126T2100Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
305 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 25 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3 
  feet.

* WHERE...In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Erie, 
  Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape 
  MI.

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

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
770 
WHUS73 KDTX 261706
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
1206 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

LHZ441-270300-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211126T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KDTX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-211127T0300Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
1206 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  11 feet.

* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.

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

&&

$$

LHZ363-462>464-261815-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211126T1700Z/
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-
1206 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished below gale force, therefore the Gale 
Warning has been allowed to expire. An occasional gust to gale 
force will be possible through the remainder of the afternoon.

$$

LHZ442-443-270300-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-211127T0300Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
1206 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 
  feet.

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

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

&&

$$

LHZ422-262100-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-211126T2100Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
1206 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 16 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 25 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3 feet.

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

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

&&

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-262100-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-211126T2100Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
1206 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Erie, 
  Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape 
  MI.

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

&&

$$

LHZ421-270300-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-211127T0300Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-
1206 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 23 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.

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

&&

$$

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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.