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Gale Warning 9, NWS Detroit, MI

March 27, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 27, 2021, 3:26 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 27, 2021, 3:26 PM EDT (19:26 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

The text

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162 
WHUS73 KDTX 271926
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
326 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LHZ361>363-462>464-280900-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0007.210328T2000Z-210329T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0009.210328T2000Z-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-
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-
326 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  14 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. 

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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>443-280900-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0020.210328T2000Z-210329T0600Z/
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-
326 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 32 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, 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 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
790 
WHUS73 KDTX 280125
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
925 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LHZ421-441>443-281330-
/O.UPG.KDTX.SC.Y.0020.210328T2000Z-210329T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0009.210328T2000Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
925 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 35 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, 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 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-281330-
/O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0009.210328T2000Z-210329T0800Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
925 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ361-362-281330-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0009.210328T1700Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
925 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  14 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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>464-281330-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0009.210328T2000Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
925 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  14 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-281330-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.210328T1700Z-210329T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
925 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 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 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-281330-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.210328T1700Z-210329T0800Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
925 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 6 PM EDT Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
917 
WHUS73 KDTX 280903
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
503 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

LHZ361-362-282015-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0009.210328T1700Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
503 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  17 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 EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ363-421-422-441>443-462>464-282015-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0009.210328T2000Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
503 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 40 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 8 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-282015-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.210328T1700Z-210329T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
503 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 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 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-282015-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.210328T1700Z-210329T0800Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
503 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 33 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 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
469 
WHUS73 KDTX 281944
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
344 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

LHZ361-362-290800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
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 EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  17 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 EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ363-421-422-441>443-462>464-290800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0009.210328T2000Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
344 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 40 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 8 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-290800-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
344 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 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 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ444-290800-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
344 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 33 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 PM EDT Sunday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EDT Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
834 
WHUS73 KDTX 290743
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
343 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

LHZ361-362-290845-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
343 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots this morning will become southerly
15 to 25 knots this afternoon.

$$

LHZ363-421-422-441>443-462>464-290845-
/O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
343 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots this morning will become southerly
15 to 25 knots this afternoon.

$$

LCZ460-290845-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
343 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots this morning will become southerly
15 to 20 knots this afternoon.

$$

LEZ444-290845-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
343 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots this morning will become southerly
10 to 20 knots this afternoon.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 3:26 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryDTX6 hr

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