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Gale Warning 6, NWS Detroit, MI
NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 10, 2021, 3:44 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 11, 2021, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 42 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 10, 2021, 3:44 PM EST (20:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 11, 2021, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 12, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Detroit, MI
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347 WHUS73 KDTX 102044 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 344 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021 LHZ361-362-110915- /O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0004.210311T1700Z-210312T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0006.210311T1700Z-210313T0300Z/ 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- 344 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the west with gusts up to 39 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 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There are two periods for gales during the Gale Warning. The first will be Thursday afternoon and evening with gales mainly from the west, followed by a lull late Thursday night into Friday morning. The second period of expected gales then occurs Friday afternoon and evening with wind direction from the northwest. 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. && $$ LHZ421-441>443-110915- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- 344 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LCZ460-110915- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/ Lake St Clair- 344 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 30 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 8 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ444-110915- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/ Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- 344 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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456 WHUS73 KDTX 110840 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 340 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 LHZ421-441>443-120300- /O.UPG.KDTX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0006.210311T0900Z-210312T0300Z/ 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- 340 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...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 and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 11 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. && $$ LHZ363-462>464-120300- /O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0006.210311T0900Z-210312T0300Z/ Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore- 340 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore, Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore and Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ422-120300- /O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0006.210311T0900Z-210312T0300Z/ Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- 340 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 34 knots expected. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around. * 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. && $$ LHZ361-362-120315- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0006.210311T1700Z-210313T0300Z/ Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- 340 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the west with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LCZ460-120000- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/ Lake St Clair- 340 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 30 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 10 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 11 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. && $$ LEZ444-120000- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/ Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- 340 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
929 WHUS73 KDTX 120140 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 840 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 LHZ363-421-422-441>443-462>464-120245- /O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T0300Z/ 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- 840 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... Wind gusts have diminished below gales this evening over the southern waters of Lake Huron. Expect gusty northwest flow again Friday afternoon and evening with peak gusts holding below gale criteria. $$ LHZ361-362-121500- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210313T0300Z/ Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- 840 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 39 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ KK
738 WHUS73 KDTX 120817 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 317 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 LHZ361-362-122115- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210313T0300Z/ 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- 317 AM EST Fri Mar 12 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 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 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 Friday with the largest waves expected around 1 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. && $$ LHZ421-441-442-122115- /O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0014.210312T2000Z-210313T0900Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI- 317 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 24 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay, Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
091 WHUS73 KDTX 122026 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 326 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 LHZ361-362-130300- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210313T0300Z/ 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- 326 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 41 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 3 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 4 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. && $$ LHZ421-441-442-130330- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210313T0900Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI- 326 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 27 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
798 WHUS73 KDTX 130246 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 946 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 LHZ361-362-130400- /O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210313T0300Z/ 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 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... Northwest winds will continue diminishing through the remainder of tonight with gusts in the 25 to 30 knot range. $$ LHZ421-441-442-130830- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210313T0900Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI- 946 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 15 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 22 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Detroit, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 9:44 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | DTX | 45 hr | |
| Mar 10, 3:52 AM EST | Gale Watch | DTX | 12 hr |
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