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Gale Warning 7, NWS Detroit, MI

March 17, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 17, 2021, 3:37 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 17, 2021, 3:37 PM EDT (19:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2021, 3:55 AM EDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

The text

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578 
WHUS73 KDTX 171937
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LHZ362-172045-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.A.0005.210318T1600Z-210319T0800Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts are forecast to peak at 30 knots on Thursday.

$$

LHZ363-421-422-441>443-462>464-180745-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0005.210318T1600Z-210319T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0007.210318T1500Z-210319T0800Z/
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-
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  16 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EDT Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-180745-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0005.210318T1600Z-210319T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0007.210318T1500Z-210319T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 35 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 PM EDT 
  Thursday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT 
  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.

&&

$$

LEZ444-180745-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0005.210318T1600Z-210319T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0007.210318T1500Z-210319T0800Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to 
  North Cape MI.

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
667 
WHUS73 KDTX 180732
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
332 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LHZ363-421-422-441>443-462>464-182015-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0007.210318T1500Z-210319T0800Z/
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-
332 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  16 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EDT Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-182015-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0007.210318T1500Z-210319T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
332 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 
  feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-182015-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0007.210318T1500Z-210319T0800Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
332 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to 
  North Cape MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 PM EDT Thursday 
  with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
793 
WHUS73 KDTX 181958
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
358 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LHZ363-421-422-441>443-462>464-190800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
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-
358 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the northeast
  with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 17 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. 

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

&&

$$

LCZ460-190800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
358 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-190800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
358 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to 
  North Cape MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT 
  Thursday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT 
  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.

&&

$$
539 
WHUS73 KDTX 190755
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
355 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

LHZ421-441-192000-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0017.210319T0800Z-210319T2000Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
355 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 27 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  13 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 EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-192000-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0017.210319T0800Z-210319T2000Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
355 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  13 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ444-191400-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0017.210319T0800Z-210319T1400Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
355 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  northeast with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to 
  North Cape MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT 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-LHZ363-422-462>464-190900-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port 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-
355 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Northeast winds have decreased to below 25 knots allowing the 
Gale Warning to be cancelled. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 3:31 AM EDTGale WatchDTX12 hr
Mar 17, 3:26 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningDTXMonroe24 hr
Mar 17, 3:26 PM EDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryDTXBay, Huron, Macomb, Monroe, Saint Clair, Sanilac and 2 more37 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.