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Gale Warning 8, NWS Detroit, MI

March 24, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 24, 2021, 9:38 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 25, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 24, 2021, 9:38 PM EDT (01:38 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

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470 
WHUS73 KDTX 250138
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
938 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

LHZ441>443-251415-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210325T0200Z/
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0006.210326T0900Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
938 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.

* WHERE...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 8 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-251415-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210325T0200Z/
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0006.210326T0900Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
938 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to 
  Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to 
  Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-462>464-251415-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0006.210326T0900Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
938 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.

* WHERE...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, 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 5 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT 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-LEZ444-251415-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.A.0006.210326T0900Z-210326T2000Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
938 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 34 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 Erie, 
  Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape 
  MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 5 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
410 
WHUS73 KDTX 250803
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LEZ444-252030-
/O.EXA.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0006.210326T0900Z-210326T2000Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 37 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 6 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-462>464-252030-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM 
  Off Shore, Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 
  5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 
  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 6 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-252030-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.

* WHERE...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 9 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-252030-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI 
  and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to 
  Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-252030-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0006.210326T0900Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0019.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
Lake St Clair-
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 32 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 EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a couple gusts to near gale
  force early Friday morning behind a cold front, but gusts will 
  largely peak near 30 knots. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
526 
WHUS73 KDTX 251351
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
951 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LHZ362-363-462>464-260830-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0200Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
951 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM 
  Off Shore, Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 
  5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 
  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 6 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-260830-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0200Z-210326T2000Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
951 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.

* WHERE...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 9 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-260830-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0200Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
951 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI 
  and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to 
  Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ444-260830-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
951 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 37 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 6 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-260830-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0019.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
Lake St Clair-
951 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 33 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 EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 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.

&&

$$
563 
WHUS73 KDTX 260733
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
333 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

LEZ444-262000-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
333 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 36 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 8 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-462>464-262000-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
333 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 41 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 17 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM 
  Off Shore, Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 
  5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 
  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 8 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-262000-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
333 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the north 
  with gusts up to 41 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet.

* WHERE...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 8 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-262000-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
333 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northeast
  with gusts up to 39 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI 
  and Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to 
  Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-262000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0019.210326T0800Z-210326T2000Z/
Lake St Clair-
333 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 33 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 8 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 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.

&&

$$
121 
WHUS73 KDTX 261411
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
1011 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

LEZ444-262000-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.LO.Y.0002.210326T1411Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KDTX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
1011 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained 
  winds up to 24 knots from the west with gusts up to 34 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 10 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 945 AM the water level at Toledo was 29
  inches and falling. The water level is forecast to fall below the
  critical mark for safe navigation and approach 10 inches above 
  low water datum. Water levels are forecast to quickly recover 
  above the critical mark for safe navigation by late afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-262000-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KDTX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
1011 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  10 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to 
  Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to 
  Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 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.

&&

$$

LHZ362-261515-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
1011 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

North wind will weaken and back toward the northwest through the 
afternoon with gusts remaining below gales.

$$

LHZ363-462>464-262000-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
1011 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  17 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM 
  Off Shore, Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 
  5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 
  beyond 5NM Off Shore and Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to 
  Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-262000-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
1011 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...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 EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-262000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Lake St Clair-
1011 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 33 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 AM EDT Friday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 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.

&&

$$
600 
WHUS73 KDTX 262006
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
406 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

LHZ363-462>464-270815-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0007.210328T2000Z-210329T0600Z/
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-
406 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the 
  northwest 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 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 6 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441>443-262115-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
406 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased below criteria.

$$

LEZ444-262115-
/O.EXP.KDTX.LO.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
406 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased below criteria.

$$

LCZ460-LHZ421-422-262115-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Lake St Clair-
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-
406 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased below criteria.

$$

LHZ361-362-270815-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0007.210328T2000Z-210329T0600Z/
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-
406 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the 
  northwest 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 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 EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

DRC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 4:03 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryDTX36 hr
Mar 25, 4:07 AM EDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryDTXBay, Huron, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola36 hr

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