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Gale Warning 42, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 26, 2022

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 26, 2022, 8:58 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 27, 2022, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 26, 2022, 8:58 PM EST (01:58 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2022, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 28, 2022, 2:31 PM EST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

As transmitted.

956 
WHUS73 KAPX 270158
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
858 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-271000-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0042.221227T2100Z-221228T0900Z/
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-
858 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-271000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-221227T1000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
858 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the west and highest 
  waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-271000-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0025.221228T0100Z-221228T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
858 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest 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 highest
waves.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
583 
WHUS73 KAPX 270905
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
405 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-271715-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0042.221227T2100Z-221228T0900Z/
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-
405 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-271715-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0025.221228T0100Z-221228T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.221227T1900Z-221228T1500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
405 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ322-271715-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.221227T1900Z-221228T0800Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
405 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south expected.

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>348-271715-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.221227T1900Z-221228T1500Z/
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-
405 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 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 and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI 
  Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-271715-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-221228T0800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
405 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
799 
WHUS73 KAPX 271453
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
953 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0042.221227T2100Z-221228T0900Z/
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-
953 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-221228T0800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
953 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ322-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.221227T1900Z-221228T0800Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
953 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south expected.

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>349-272300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.221227T1900Z-221228T1500Z/
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-
953 AM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 6 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 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
273 
WHUS73 KAPX 272039
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
339 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-280445-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0042.221227T2100Z-221228T0900Z/
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-
339 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-280445-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-221228T0800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
339 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ322-280445-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221228T0800Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
339 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south.

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>349-280445-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221228T1500Z/
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-
339 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 6 feet.

* 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...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
561 
WHUS73 KAPX 280132
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
832 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

LMZ344>346-280945-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-221229T0300Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
832 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet.

* WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point 
  Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie 
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-280900-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-221228T0900Z/
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-
832 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 11 feet.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac 
  Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including 
  Little Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-280800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-221228T0800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
832 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest and 
  highest waves around 4 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ322-280800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221228T0800Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
832 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest.

* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing 
  Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>349-280945-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221228T1500Z/
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-
832 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 6 feet.

* 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...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
373 
WHUS73 KAPX 280920
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
420 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

LMZ323-341-342-281730-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-221228T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221229T1200Z/
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-
420 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac 
  Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including 
  Little Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ344>346-281730-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-221229T0300Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
420 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 10 feet.

* WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point 
  Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie 
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-281730-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0131.221228T1700Z-221229T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
420 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...From noon today to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>349-281730-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221229T1200Z/
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-
420 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 6 feet.

* 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...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JZ
042 
WHUS73 KAPX 281433
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
933 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

LMZ344>346-282245-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-221229T0300Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
933 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 10 feet.

* WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point 
  Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie 
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-282245-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221229T1200Z/
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-
933 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac 
  Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including 
  Little Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>349-282245-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221229T1200Z/
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-
933 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 6 feet.

* 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...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-282245-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0131.221228T1700Z-221229T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
933 AM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
335 
WHUS73 KAPX 281931
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
231 PM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

LMZ344>346-290345-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-221229T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221230T0000Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
231 PM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point 
  Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie 
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-290345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221230T0000Z/
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-
231 PM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac 
  Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including 
  Little Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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>349-290345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-221230T0000Z/
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-
231 PM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 6 feet.

* 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...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-290345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-221229T0900Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
231 PM EST Wed Dec 28 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south and highest 
  waves around 4 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 Dec 26, 8:52 PM EST, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 26, 8:52 PM EST, 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
852 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

.UPDATE...
Issued at 851 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

Just some relatively minor spatial and temporal tweaks to the
going forecast tonight as scattered lake effect snow showers
continue to percolate across parts of northwest lower and over far
northern Chippewa County. Expecting at least isolated activity to
continue south of the bridge at times pretty much through the
night while activity along/north of M-28 gradually recedes farther
north with time as southwesterly low-level winds aid to lift snow
showers back across Lake Superior and into Ontario.

Chilly low temps tonight...generally spanning the teens area-
wide.

&&

.NEAR TERM...(Through Tonight)
Issued at 327 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

...Light lake effect snow showers continue thru tonight...

High Impact Weather Potential...None.

Broad/deep troughing is holding over much of the Great Lakes region
this afternoon as stagnant low pressure remains parked near James
Bay. NW flow lake effect snow showers continue to stream into much
of our CWA...with plenty of Lake Superior preconditioning still
available. Large area of high pressure remains upstream over the
Central and Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley.
Meanwhile...a short wave currently north of the Arrowhead of
Minnesota is dropping SE toward Lake Superior and Upper Michigan.
This feature will clip our CWA tonight and provide some weak
synoptic enhancement to our ongoing NW flow lake effect snow shower
activity...mainly across Eastern Upper Michigan. Inversion heights
will generally hold around 4-5 kft thru the night.

Expect a general 1 to 3 inches of new snow accumulation across
Eastern Upper Michigan...with some locally higher amounts near
Whitefish point. Our snowbelts areas of Northern Lower Michigan will
see another inch or two thru tonight. Thus...will not issue any
headlines at this time...but will certainly keep an eye on how snow
shower activity evolves across Eastern Upper Michigan...specifically
Northern Chippewa county...where inversion heights are a bit higher
and synoptic support is stronger. Overnight lows will again drop
into the teens.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Tuesday through Thursday)
Issued at 327 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

...More snow chances Tuesday, milder and mixy later in week...

High Impact Weather Potential: Minimal for now. Watching
precipitation type issues late Tuesday through Thursday

Synopsis/Forecast: A quick-hitting shortwave drops down through
northwest flow over the Great Lakes on Tuesday and quickly exits
stage right Tuesday night, this will bring us our next round of
light accumulating snow, mainly for the tip of the Mitt and Ern
Upper. The upper level pattern amplifies as a 140+ kt jet deepens
troughing over the Rockies...with heights rising over the Great
Lakes Wednesday and Thursday. The western troughing will induce a
surface low in the lee of the Central Rockies Wed night that will
move NNE to Minnesota by Thursday night.

On Tuesday a baroclinic zone will be set up just to our north with
some low to mid level moisture pooling along it. With a compact
shortwave moving southeast across our region we'll have enough
dynamic lift combined with isentropic ascent to generate snow
showers, especially across the U.P. through the day. A corridor of
better moisture doesn't arrive south of the bridge until the late
afternoon or evening. Southwest winds will become gusty from mid-day
through the evening with the tightening pressure gradient. Tuesday
night will bring some P-type concerns as warmer air continues to
advance northeastward. There could be some sleet or freezing drizzle
mixed in with the snow late overnight, with low confidence in
either, which will be heavily dictated by amount of moisture.

On Wednesday the wave moves east and the surface boundary/associated
moisture corridor lifts farther north into Ontario. We'll remain in
southwest winds, with much of the day quiet and dry until another
surge of moisture moves in from the southwest overnight. This
moisture quickly strips out to the north again however, leaving
Thursday once again a drizzle/freezing drizzle low crud given
expected thermal profiles.

Temperatures warm above freezing through midweek.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Monday)
Issued at 327 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

High Impact Weather Potential: Minimal for now.

Heading through late week and into the weekend we'll have a few more
waves moving scooting across us from the southwest. This will keep
precip chances (potentially mostly liquid with some snow mixing in
overnight Friday and Saturday nights) going through much of the
weekend. Dry and quiet period into Monday before the next system
takes shape. Temperatures remain above normal for late December.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Tuesday evening)
Issued at 611 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

Light lake effect snow showers/flurries will continue to stream
into much of northern Michigan thru Tuesday. Some synoptic
enhancement will be provided, especially at KCIU, by a shortwave
that will clip our area later tonight. Overall conditions will
remain MVFR/low VFR...with brief drops to IFR possible within
any more persistent snow showers. Surface winds out of the west
this evening begin to back more southwesterly overnight...becoming
gusty at times during the day Tuesday.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 327 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

Winds and waves will continue to reach SCA criteria thru tonight
within Whitefish Bay. Conditions across the rest of our nearshore
areas will remain below SCA criteria thru tonight...before winds
strengthen on Tuesday as a warm front approaches and lifts thru
Northern Michigan. Light snow showers will continue to fall across
our nearshore areas thru Tuesday night.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...NONE.
LH...NONE.
LM...NONE.
LS...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EST Tuesday for LSZ321.
&&

UPDATE...MJG
NEAR TERM...MLR
SHORT TERM...STJ
LONG TERM...STJ
AVIATION...MJG
MARINE...MLR
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 26, 8:57 PM EST, 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
857 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-280200-
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-
857 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Accumulating snow is possible across eastern Upper Michigan
Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.

.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

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-280200-
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-
857 PM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A few gale force wind gusts are likely on portions of northern
Lake Michigan and south of Thunder Bay on Lake Huron Tuesday
afternoon into Tuesday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 26, 8:58 PM ESTGale WatchAPX7 hr
Dec 27, 3:52 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXCharlevoix, Chippewa, Emmet, Mackinac24 hr
Dec 27, 4:05 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX3 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.