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Gale Warning 5, NWS Detroit, MI
NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 4, 2021, 3:50 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 5, 2021, 2:00 PM EST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 4, 2021, 3:50 PM EST (20:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 5, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Mar 6, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Detroit, MI
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383 WHUS73 KDTX 042050 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 350 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 LHZ361>363-050900- /O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0005.210305T1900Z-210306T0500Z/ 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- Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- 350 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 36 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, 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 5 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM 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. && $$ LHZ421-441>443-050900- /O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210306T2100Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- 350 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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600 WHUS73 KDTX 050757 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 257 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 LHZ361>363-052115- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0005.210305T1900Z-210306T0500Z/ 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- Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- 257 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 36 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, 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 5 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM 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. && $$ LHZ421-441>443-052115- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210306T2100Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- 257 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
421 WHUS73 KDTX 052048 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 348 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 LHZ361>363-060500- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/ 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- Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- 348 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 36 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, 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 5 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM 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. && $$ LHZ421-441>443-060930- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210306T2100Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- 348 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
749 WHUS73 KDTX 060438 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 1138 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 LHZ361>363-060545- /O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210306T0500Z/ 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- Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- 1138 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... Northwest winds continue to decrease with gusts expected to top out at 30 knots or less overnight. $$ LHZ421-441>443-062100- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210306T2100Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- 1138 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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