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Gale Warning 21, NWS Detroit, MI

December 1, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 1, 2021, 9:52 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 2, 2021, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 22 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 1, 2021, 9:52 AM EST (14:52 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 2, 2021, 9:57 PM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

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523 
WHUS73 KDTX 011452
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
952 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

LHZ362-363-020300-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0016.211202T0800Z-211203T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0021.211202T0500Z-211203T0300Z/
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-
952 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 41 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point 
  MI beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to 
  Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ361-020300-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0016.211202T1400Z-211203T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0021.211202T0900Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
952 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque 
  Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ462-020300-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0021.211202T0500Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
952 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-020300-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.211202T0900Z-211203T0300Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
952 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* 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 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-020300-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.211202T0900Z-211203T0000Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
952 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 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 4 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-441-020300-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T1000Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
952 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the 
  southwest with gusts up to 30 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 and Outer Saginaw Bay 
  SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 5 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.

&&

$$

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764 
WHUS73 KDTX 012102
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
402 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

LHZ362-363-462-020915-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0021.211202T0500Z-211203T0300Z/
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-
402 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 41 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 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 4 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ361-020915-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0021.211202T0900Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
402 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 39 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque 
  Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-020915-
/O.EXA.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.211202T0900Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
402 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 16 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 29 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 6 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 7 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.

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-020915-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.211202T0900Z-211203T0300Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
402 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 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 5 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-441-020915-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T1000Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
402 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 30 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 and Outer Saginaw Bay 
  SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 5 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-020915-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.211202T0900Z-211203T0000Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
402 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 29 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 4 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$
659 
WHUS73 KDTX 020259
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
959 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

LHZ421-441-021515-
/O.UPG.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0021.211202T0500Z-211202T2100Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
959 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM 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...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 4 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-462-021515-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0021.211202T0500Z-211203T0300Z/
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-
959 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 40 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 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 4 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ361-021515-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0021.211202T0900Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
959 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque 
  Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore.

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

&&

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ442-443-021515-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.211202T0900Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
959 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 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...In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Huron, Harbor 
  Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI. In 
  Lake Erie, Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to 
  North Cape MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-021515-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.211202T0900Z-211203T0000Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
959 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 29 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 4 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$
933 
WHUS73 KDTX 020911
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
411 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

LHZ421-441-022100-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211202T2100Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
411 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 36 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 and Outer Saginaw Bay 
  SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-462-022130-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
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-
411 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 42 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 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 4 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ361-022130-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
411 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque 
  Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore.

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-022130-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.LO.Y.0005.211202T1700Z-211203T0000Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
411 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels expected. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect 
  sustained winds up to 17 knots from the west with gusts up to 
  31 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...During the Low Water Advisory, the maximum winds are 
  expected around 12 PM EST Thursday with the largest waves 
  expected around 12 PM EST Thursday. During the Small Craft 
  Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 6 AM EST 
  Thursday with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below 
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels in the Toledo Harbor are
  expected to fall to 16 to 20 inches above low water datum which
  is near the the critical mark for safe shipping which is
  currently 18 inches above low water datum. The lowest water
  levels should occur between 1 pm and 4 pm then slowly recover 
  into the evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LCZ460-LHZ442-443-022130-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake St Clair-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
411 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.

* WHERE...In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Huron, Harbor 
  Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-022130-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
411 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 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 4 AM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$
308 
WHUS73 KDTX 022053
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

LHZ421-441-030900-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211202T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T0900Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 32 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 4 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts to gales will be possible
  through early evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-030300-
/O.CAN.KDTX.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 16 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 28 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 EST Thursday
  with the largest waves expected around 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-462-030300-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
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-
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the 
  northwest 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 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 4 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ361-030300-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  11 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque 
  Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EST Thursday
  with the largest waves expected around 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-LHZ442-443-030300-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake St Clair-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 
  feet.

* WHERE...In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Huron, Harbor 
  Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.

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

&&

$$

LHZ422-030000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
353 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 29 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 4 PM EST Thursday
  with the largest waves expected around 4 PM 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.

&&

$$
790 
WHUS73 KDTX 030257
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
957 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

LHZ361-362-031515-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0017.211204T0300Z-211205T0300Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
957 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING FOR TONIGHT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque 
  Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle 
  Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 AM EST Saturday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous 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 waves.

&&

$$

LHZ363-462-030400-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
957 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have dropped below gale criteria, therefore the Gale
Warning has been cancelled. 

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ442-443-030400-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T0300Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
957 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have dropped below gale criteria, therefore the Gale
Warning has been cancelled. 

$$

LHZ421-441-030900-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211203T0900Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
957 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 24 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach 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 Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

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