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Gale Watch 21, NWS Detroit, MI

December 26, 2021

NWS Detroit, MI issued this gale watch at Dec 26, 2021, 9:59 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Dec 26, 2021, 9:59 AM EST (14:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2021, 11:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 27, 2021, 9:59 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

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663 
WHUS73 KDTX 261459
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
959 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

LHZ421-441-270300-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.211227T0900Z-211228T0900Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the south 
  with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 4 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 and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EST Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ443-270300-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.211227T0900Z-211227T2100Z/
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the 
  southeast with gusts up to 25 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ442-270300-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.211227T0900Z-211228T0000Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the 
  southeast with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EST Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ361>363-270300-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0021.211227T0900Z-211228T0900Z/
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-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots initially from the
  southeast Monday veering to the west Monday night with gusts up
  to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will be 8 feet with 
  a potential maximum wave height of 11 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 10 AM EST Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IRL
3 follow-up statements
392 
WHUS73 KDTX 270253
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
953 PM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

LHZ421-441-271515-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.211227T0900Z-211228T0900Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
953 PM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the south 
  with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.

* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach 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 Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ443-271515-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.211227T0900Z-211227T2100Z/
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
953 PM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the 
  southeast with gusts up to 25 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ442-271515-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.211227T0900Z-211228T0000Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
953 PM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the 
  southeast with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 AM EST Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ361>363-271515-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.A.0021.211227T0900Z-211228T0900Z/
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-
953 PM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EST MONDAY THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the south 
  with gusts up to 35 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, 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 10 AM EST Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
236 
WHUS73 KDTX 270858
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
358 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

LHZ421-441-272130-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.211227T0900Z-211228T0900Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
358 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the 
  southeast with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Outer Saginaw Bay 
  SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 AM EST Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ443-272100-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.211227T0900Z-211227T2100Z/
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
358 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the 
  southeast with gusts up to 24 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 
  feet.

* WHERE...Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ442-272130-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.211227T0900Z-211228T0000Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
358 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the 
  southeast with gusts up to 26 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EST Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ361>363-272130-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.A.0021.211228T0400Z-211228T1200Z/
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-
358 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 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 2 AM EST Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
158 
WHUS73 KDTX 271459
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
959 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

LHZ361>363-280300-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0021.211228T0400Z-211228T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0029.211228T0300Z-211228T1200Z/
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-
959 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west 
  with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 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 2 AM EST Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-441-280300-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-211228T0900Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
959 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the south 
  with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.

* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Outer Saginaw Bay 
  SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 1 AM EST Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 1 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ443-272100-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-211227T2100Z/
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
959 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 19 knots from the 
  southeast with gusts up to 24 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ442-280000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
959 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the 
  southeast with gusts up to 26 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EST Monday 
  with the largest waves expected around 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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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