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Gale Warning 26, NWS Detroit, MI

December 16, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 16, 2021, 8:28 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 16, 2021, 8:28 PM EST (01:28 UTC)
Expired
Dec 17, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

The text

As transmitted.

136 
WHUS73 KDTX 170128
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
828 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

LHZ363-421-441-462-170900-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211217T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0026.211217T0128Z-211217T0900Z/
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-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
828 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 34 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

LHZ361-362-171500-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211217T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0026.211217T0128Z-211217T1500Z/
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-
828 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 33 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 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 8 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-442-443-171000-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211217T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.211217T0128Z-211217T1000Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
828 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west with
  gusts up to 33 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, 
  Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron 
  MI.

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

&&

$$

LHZ463-464-170230-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211217T0500Z/
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
828 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Westerly winds will continue to slowly diminish tonight, with just
a few leftover gusts of 30 to 35 knots this evening. 

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-170800-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.211217T0128Z-211217T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
828 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 30 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 8 PM 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
803 
WHUS73 KDTX 170858
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
358 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

LHZ363-421-441-462-171000-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211217T0900Z/
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-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
358 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds across southern Lake Huron will continue to decrease
throughout the morning, though gusts to near gales will remain 
possible.

$$

LHZ361-362-171500-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
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-
358 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 33 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 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 8 PM EST Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-442-443-171000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T1000Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
358 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 33 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, 
  Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron 
  MI.

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

&&

$$
261 
WHUS73 KDTX 170943
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
443 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

LHZ442-443-171045-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T1000Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
443 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Winds and waves will continue to subside throughout the morning,
and have already dropped below Small Craft Advisory criteria.

$$

LHZ361-362-171500-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
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-
443 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 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 4 AM EST Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-441-171500-
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
443 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 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...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 Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-171500-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
443 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 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 Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 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.

&&

$$
453 
WHUS73 KDTX 171446
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
946 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

LHZ361-362-171600-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
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-
946 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Winds have diminished below gale thresholds. Wind gusts now 
around 25 knots will continue to drop through the afternoon. 

$$

LHZ421-441-171600-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
946 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Winds have diminished below small craft advisory thresholds. Wind
gusts now around 20 knots will continue to drop through the 
afternoon. 

$$

LHZ422-171600-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
946 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Winds have diminished below small craft advisory thresholds. Wind
gusts now around 20 knots will continue to drop through the 
afternoon. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 16, 8:28 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryDTX14 hr
Dec 17, 3:54 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryDTX42 hr

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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.