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Gale Warning 15, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Feb 25, 2022, 4:25 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 26, 2022, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 25, 2022, 4:25 PM EST (21:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 26, 2022, 3:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2022, 2:47 AM EST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
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680 WHUS73 KAPX 252125 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 425 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 LMZ344-345-260530- /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0010.220226T2000Z-220227T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0015.220226T2000Z-220227T0800Z/ Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- 425 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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. && $$ LMZ342-346-260530- /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0015.220226T2000Z-220227T0800Z/ Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 425 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ341-260530- /O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.220226T1400Z-220227T1200Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 425 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ LHZ345>349-260530- /O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.220226T1400Z-220228T0200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 425 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest waves around 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 9 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
7 follow-up statements
823 WHUS73 KAPX 260306 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1006 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 LMZ342-344>346-261115- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0015.220226T2000Z-220227T0800Z/ Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 1006 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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. && $$ LMZ323-261115- /O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.220226T1400Z-220227T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI- 1006 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and highest waves around 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ341-261115- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.220226T1400Z-220227T1200Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 1006 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest waves around 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ LHZ345>349-261115- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.220226T1400Z-220228T0200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1006 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest waves around 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 9 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
949 WHUS73 KAPX 260820 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 320 AM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 LMZ342-344>346-261630- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0015.220226T2000Z-220227T0800Z/ Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 320 AM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kt from the southwest and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-261630- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.220226T1400Z-220227T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 320 AM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the southwest and highest waves around 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-261630- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.220226T1400Z-220228T0200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 320 AM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest waves around 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 9 PM EST 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. && $$
377 WHUS73 KAPX 261515 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1015 AM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 LMZ342-344>346-262315- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0015.220226T2000Z-220227T0800Z/ Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 1015 AM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-262315- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220227T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 1015 AM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 4 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI and Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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. && $$ LHZ345>349-262315- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220228T0200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1015 AM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
987 WHUS73 KAPX 262037 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 337 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 LMZ342-344>346-270445- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220227T0800Z/ Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 337 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 12 feet. * WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-270445- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220227T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 337 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 4 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI and Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-270445- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220228T0200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 337 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST 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. && $$
417 WHUS73 KAPX 270315 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1015 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 LMZ342-344>346-270800- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220227T0800Z/ Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 1015 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the west and highest waves around 12 feet. * WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-271115- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220227T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 1015 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest waves around 3 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI and Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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. && $$ LHZ345>349-271115- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220228T0200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1015 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
423 WHUS73 KAPX 270453 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1153 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 LMZ342-344>346-271000- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220227T1000Z/ Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 1153 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kt from the west and highest waves around 11 feet. * WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-271200- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220227T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 1153 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the west and highest waves around 3 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI and Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-271300- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220228T0200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1153 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST 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. && $$
693 WHUS73 KAPX 270747 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 247 AM EST Sun Feb 27 2022 LMZ342-344>346-272100- /O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220227T1000Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220227T2100Z/ Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 247 AM EST Sun Feb 27 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-272100- /O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220227T2100Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- 247 AM EST Sun Feb 27 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the northwest and highest waves around 3 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI and Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-272100- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220228T0200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 247 AM EST Sun Feb 27 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt from the northwest and highest waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Feb 25, 12:43 PM EST, 3 hours 42 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 25, 12:43 PM EST, 3 hours 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1243 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022
.UPDATE...
Issued at 1108 AM EST Fri Feb 25 2022
Synoptic snow is just about out of here with the last vestiges
evident on the APX radar along the Lake Huron shoreline. Light
lake effect is expected to develop later today into tonight with
the flow backing from north now to west southwest later tonight.
Accumulations should be under an inch with limited moisture and
instability along with the shifting winds. Lowered maxes slightly
for today with highs expected to range from the upper teens to
mid 20s.
&&
.NEAR TERM...(Today through Tonight)
Issued at 319 AM EST Fri Feb 25 2022
...Snow exits this morning...
High Impact Weather Potential...Moderate. Accumulating snow ending
this morning.
1012mb low pressure is nearing PIT. Associated synoptic snow
covers most of northern lower MI. Upstream edge of -SN is
advancing out of WI, and will cross northern lower MI this
morning.
Radar returns consistent with 1" per hour snowfall rates have
recently (and rapidly) expanded along an MBL-APX-APN axis. Have
tweaked early morning QPF/snow amounts a bit higher along this
outer edge of the precip shield. These better precip rates have
been shifting around, and do not think it is something that will
persist for a few hours. But, will of course keep a close eye on
things. Radar/model trends support precip being just a bit
slower to exit ne lower MI this morning. Will hang onto high pops
in the Harrisville area thru 9am, before sharply falling off.
Departing shortwave will leave behind flat/zonal 500mb flow, up
until a weak shortwave moves overhead overnight. At the surface,
high pressure will sprawl from the lower MO Valley to the OH
Valley. The westerly fetch that develops this afternoon into
tonight features neutral 850mb temp advection (warm advection
arrives Saturday). Delta T's in the mid-upper teens is marginally
favorable for lake effect (where we have open water), but our
fetches are on the short side. There is a window this afternoon
for some lake effect to work into far nw Chippewa Co (near/n of
Paradise), but pops into nw lower MI will remain quite meager this
afternoon/evening. Will increase those pops a touch overnight, as
the shortwave provides a bit of assistance. No lake effect snow
accums of note are expected.
Expect skies to become partly sunny by midday across much of
northern MI, before clouds increase again into nw lower/eastern
upper MI this afternoon. Max temps today low-mid 20s. Min temps
tonight in the single digits to lower teens above zero.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(Saturday through Sunday)
Issued at 319 AM EST Fri Feb 25 2022
...A Break from the Snow...
High Impact Weather Potential...Minimal.
Pattern Synopsis/Forecast and Possible Impacts...
Saturday, starts dry, as the 850 mb temperatures warm to above -13c.
We are at that time of the year where the water temperatures are
around 0c, and we need to be colder than -13c to get the
instability. The tail of the cold front is just north of the
forecast area, but it looks like it should stay north, until after
00z/Sun. Saturday night looks like the tail of cold front will move
through the forecast area. This looks to brings light snow to the
area, at most, it looks like it would be minor to light amounts
(<1" or 1-2").
Sunday, The ECMWF still looks dry with dry NW flow over the region.
The GFS has less moisture with the NW flow, and some sort of trough
in the flow. With the 850 mb temperatures below -13c, am a bit
concerned that there could be flurries to light snow. However, the
trends have been to dry out on Sunday. The models bring the ridge
axis through by Sunday night, so that the LES machine shuts off
overnight, if not sooner. Setting up for a dry Monday.
.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Thursday)
Issued at 319 AM EST Fri Feb 25 2022
High Impact Weather Potential...Minimal
Extended (Monday through Thursday)...Monday, the 850 mb temperatures
warm above -13c the 850-700 mb layer dries out (<20%) and the winds
are out of the SW so things look to remain dry through Tuesday
morning. Models are getting to a better consensus with the next
clipper to push into the region by Monday evening. The GFS has the
precipitation over the northern half of the lower peninsula, and the
UP. However, the ECMWF keeps the snow north of the forecast area.
The NBM is dry at this point, so will continue the dry forecast, but
will keep an eye on this one. Tuesday, the clipper moves east of the
Upper Great Lakes, and drags the cold air back into the forecast
area, and kicks off minor to light accumulations of lake effect
snow. the models are in good agreement. The NBM is dry for most of
this, so have left it out for now. However, the models hint at a
second quick light snow amount clipper Overnight Tuesday. Wednesday,
the models break up the precipitation, but it hangs along the
jet/baroclinic zone, left behind by the clipper. Where this zone
sits will determine if there is any precipitation. The GFS has it a
little more north with snow showers in our area. The ECMWF has the
zone a little more south, and dry. NBM splits the difference with
the slight chance pops over the region. gut feeling is that the
ECMWF will be what verifies, but the GFS has been doing better as of
late. Thursday, The NBM has slight chance pops for Thursday
afternoon/Evening that become chance overnight and into Friday.
However, the latest GFS slows the precipitation down by 24 hours (now
Friday evening), and the ECMWf has a weak front that passes through
dry, Which slows the pattern down another 24 hours. don't know where
this is going to go. will leave the NBM, but the trends favor the
ECMWF.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 1241 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022
Lake effect clouds are expected to move into much of the taf sites
later today and hold through early Saturday. Cigs look to be
borderline MVFR/VFR. Light north winds will back into the west
southwest tonight with gusty southwest winds expected on Saturday.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 319 AM EST Fri Feb 25 2022
Low pressure will depart east of the upper OH Valley, while high
pressure settles in to our south. Brisk ne winds will weaken and back
to the nw today, and w tonight. By late Saturday, gale force
southwest gusts will be possible on some Lake MI waters.
&&
.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...NONE.
LH...NONE.
LM...GALE WATCH from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night
for LMZ344-345.
LS...NONE.
&&
UPDATE...AJS
NEAR TERM...JZ
SHORT TERM...JSL
LONG TERM...JSL
AVIATION...AJS
MARINE...JZHazardous weather outlook, Feb 25, 3:04 PM EST, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gaylord MI 304 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-262015- Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency- Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa- Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix- 304 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and Northern Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways: Online: weather.gov/gaylord Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord. LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-262015- Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 304 PM EST Fri Feb 25 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Gale force gusts are expected Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, especially on Lake Michigan. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 25, 10:38 AM EST, 5 hours 47 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1038 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0730 AM SNOW GRAYLING 10S 44.55N 84.70W
02/25/2022 M4.8 INCH CRAWFORD MI PUBLIC
24 HR REPORT.
&&Local storm report, Feb 25, 10:39 AM EST, 5 hours 46 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1039 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0840 AM SNOW HIGGINS LAKE 44.49N 84.78W
02/25/2022 M3.0 INCH ROSCOMMON MI TRAINED SPOTTER
24 HR REPORT.
&&Local storm report, Feb 25, 10:40 AM EST, 5 hours 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1040 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0810 AM SNOW AU GRES 6N 44.12N 83.70W
02/25/2022 M3.5 INCH ARENAC MI TRAINED SPOTTER
12 HR REPORT.
&&Local storm report, Feb 25, 11:01 AM EST, 5 hours 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1101 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1025 AM SNOW 2 N SKEELS 44.11N 84.58W
02/25/2022 M5.0 INCH GLADWIN MI PUBLIC
SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 3:50 AM EST | Gale Watch | APX | 13 hr | |
| Feb 25, 4:25 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | APX | 53 hr |
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