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Storm Warning 2, NWS Detroit, MI

October 17, 2022

NWS Detroit, MI issued this storm warning at Oct 17, 2022, 8:10 PM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 17, 2022, 8:10 PM EDT (00:10 UTC)
Expired
Oct 18, 2022, 3:44 AM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

The text

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790 
WHUS73 KDTX 180010
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
810 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

LHZ361-181215-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221019T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.SR.W.0002.221018T0010Z-221018T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0027.221018T0800Z-221019T0800Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
810 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to 35
  knots from the northwest with gusts up to 50 knots. The largest
  significant waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave
  height of 12 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained
  winds up to 30 knots from the north with gusts 35 to 40 knots.
  The largest significant waves will be 9 feet with a potential
  maximum wave height of 12 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque 
  Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore.

* WHEN...During the Storm Warning, the maximum winds and waves are
  expected now through 2 AM. During the Gale Warning, the maximum
  winds and waves are expected 4 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS... Storm force wind gusts will cause dangerous waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ362-181215-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221019T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.SR.W.0002.221018T0010Z-221018T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0027.221018T0800Z-221019T0800Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
810 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...


* WHAT...During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to 35
  knots from the northwest with gusts up to 50 knots. The largest
  significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave
  height of 16 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained
  winds up to 30 knots from the north with gusts 35 to 40 knots. 
  The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential 
  maximum wave height of 16 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point 
  MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...During the Storm Warning, the maximum winds and waves are
  expected now through 2 AM. During the Gale Warning, the maximum
  winds and waves are expected 4 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS... Storm force wind gusts will cause dangerous waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-463-464-180800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221018T0800Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
810 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest
  with gusts 40 to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 17 feet.

* WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port 
  Huron MI, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 
  5NM Off Shore and Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron 
  beyond 5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ363-421-441-462-181215-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221019T0800Z/
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
810 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the north with
  gusts 40 to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 
  feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point 
  MI beyond 5NM off shore, Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to 
  Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore, Outer Saginaw Bay SW of 
  Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay, Port Austin 
  to Harbor Beach MI and Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor 
  Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ422-181215-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221018T1400Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
810 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will be
  3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected
  tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ444-181215-
/O.CON.KDTX.LO.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-221018T0400Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-221019T1400Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
810 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
  up to 24 knots from the west with gusts up to 30 knots. The
  largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential 
  maximum wave height of 5 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, 
  abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds and
  waves are expected tonight. During the Low Water Advisory, the
  lowest water is expected tonight. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LCZ460-181215-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-221019T1400Z/
Lake St Clair-
810 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the west with
  gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 2
  feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

* WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected tonight. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

BT
2 follow-up statements
543 
WHUS73 KDTX 180138
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
938 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

LHZ361-181415-
/O.CON.KDTX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221018T0800Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0027.221018T0800Z-221019T0800Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
938 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to 35
  knots from the northwest with gusts up to 50 knots. The largest
  significant waves will be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave
  height of 11 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained
  winds up to 30 knots from the north with gusts up to 35 to 40 
  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.

* WHEN...During the Storm Warning, the maximum winds and waves are
  expected now through 2 AM. During the Gale Warning, the maximum
  winds and waves are expected 4 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Storm force wind gusts will cause dangerous waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ362-181415-
/O.CON.KDTX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221018T0800Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0027.221018T0800Z-221019T0800Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
938 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to 35
  knots from the northwest with gusts up to 50 knots. The largest
  significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave
  height of 16 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained
  winds up to 30 knots from the north with gusts up to 40 knots. 
  The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential 
  maximum wave height of 16 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point 
  MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...During the Storm Warning, the maximum winds and waves are
  expected now through 2 AM. During the Gale Warning, the maximum
  winds and waves are expected 4 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Storm force wind gusts will cause dangerous waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-463-464-180800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221018T0800Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
938 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest
  with gusts 40 to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 17 feet.

* WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port 
  Huron MI, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 
  5NM Off Shore and Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron 
  beyond 5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ363-421-441-462-181415-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221019T0800Z/
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
938 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the north with
  gusts 40 to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 
  feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point 
  MI beyond 5NM off shore, Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to 
  Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore, Outer Saginaw Bay SW of 
  Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay, Port Austin 
  to Harbor Beach MI and Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor 
  Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ422-181400-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221018T1400Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
938 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will be
  3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected
  tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ444-181415-
/O.EXT.KDTX.LO.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-221018T0800Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-221019T1400Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
938 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained 
  winds up to 22 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 
  knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a 
  potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...During the Low Water Advisory, the maximum winds are 
  expected around 1 AM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves 
  expected around 9 PM EDT Monday. During the Small Craft 
  Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 1 PM EDT 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 2 PM EDT 
  Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LCZ460-181415-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-221019T1400Z/
Lake St Clair-
938 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3 
  feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

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

&&

$$
310 
WHUS73 KDTX 180744
MWWDTX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
344 AM EDT Tue Oct 18 2022

LHZ361-181945-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221018T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0027.221018T0800Z-221019T0200Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
344 AM EDT Tue Oct 18 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to 
  35 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 50 knots. The 
  largest significant waves will be 8 feet with a potential 
  maximum wave height of 11 feet. During the Gale Warning, 
  expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the north with 
  gusts up to 35 to 40 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.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force wind gusts will cause dangerous waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ362-181945-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221018T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0027.221018T0800Z-221019T0200Z/
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
344 AM EDT Tue Oct 18 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to 
  35 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 50 knots. The 
  largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential 
  maximum wave height of 16 feet. During the Gale Warning, 
  expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the north with 
  gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 
  feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point 
  MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 AM EDT Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force wind gusts will cause dangerous waves 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ444-181945-
/O.CAN.KDTX.LO.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-221018T0800Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-221019T1400Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
344 AM EDT Tue Oct 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained 
  winds up to 22 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 
  knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a 
  potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-463-464-181945-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221019T0200Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
344 AM EDT Tue Oct 18 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts 40 to 45 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 
  17 feet.

* WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Port Sanilac to Port 
  Huron MI, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 
  5NM Off Shore and Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron 
  beyond 5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EDT Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ363-421-441-462-181945-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221019T0200Z/
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
344 AM EDT Tue Oct 18 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the north 
  with gusts 40 to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will 
  be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point 
  MI beyond 5NM off shore, Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to 
  Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore, Outer Saginaw Bay SW of 
  Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay, Port Austin 
  to Harbor Beach MI and Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor 
  Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EDT Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ422-181945-
/O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-221019T0200Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
344 AM EDT Tue Oct 18 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EDT Tuesday 
  with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LCZ460-181945-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-221019T1400Z/
Lake St Clair-
344 AM EDT Tue Oct 18 2022

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the 
  northwest with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant 
  waves will be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3 
  feet.

* WHERE...Lake St Clair.

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Detroit, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this storm warning went out at Oct 17, 7:03 PM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 17, 7:03 PM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
703 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

.AVIATION...

A period of improvement to broken VFR ceiling is on schedule this
evening as a band of subsidence forced dry air translates north to
south along the terminal corridor. Coverage of rain/snow showers
also decreases over SE Mi and mostly ends along the terminal
corridor. Downsloping NW low level wind could extend the favorable
cloud and precipitation trends after midnight, especially in the MBS
area, before MVFR clouds solidify again late tonight and Tuesday
morning. Anything more optimistic is not expected to hold up against
abundant cold air over the warm Great Lakes, increasing nocturnal
boundary layer stability, and the background of strong cyclonic
flow. These elements favor reinforcement and support of MVFR stratus
until possibly building upward with daytime surface heating in the
afternoon. More likely is that MVFR holds as yet another surge of
upper level forcing and low level cold air bring the next round of
rain showers. A few more wet snowflakes are also possible, although
mid afternoon timing will require increased precipitation rate which
may come up short compared this afternoon.

FOR DTW... A few gusts near 25 knots remain possible early this
evening settling below crosswind threshold tonight. Bands of rain
with a few snowflakes have already diminished in coverage which
continues tonight and Tuesday morning. A period of VFR ceiling hovers
around 5000 ft until MVFR solidifies after midnight and then holds
through Tuesday morning.

DTW THRESHOLD PROBABILITIES...

* High for ceiling 5000 feet or less through the forecast period.

* High for a rain/snow mix this evening and moderate Tuesday
  afternoon.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...
Issued at 322 PM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

DISCUSSION...

Deep closed low gradually decelerating as it eases across the
southern basin of lake Huron late this afternoon. Southeast Michigan
now firmly entrenched within the immediate cold cyclonic western
expanse of this height fall center. Pockets of showers continue to
manifest within this moist and modestly unstable profile, with the
ongoing cold frontal passage offering a supplemental source of
upward vertical motion. Tremendous convective depth owing to the
sizable lapse rate magnitude beneath the defined cold pool will
maintain the potential for some heavier convective bursts to
materialize going forward through this evening, perhaps affording a
few occurrences of graupel given the suppressed freezing levels.
Blustery post-frontal conditions both within and outside of showers
as the pressure gradient continues to contract. Gusts up to 30 mph
most locations. A favorable downwind trajectory off outer Saginaw
bay and lake Huron will expose mainly Huron county to an elevated
wind gust risk through tonight - potential for peak gusts to 40 mph.
A general downturn in precip chances overnight aside from the
eastern thumb as forcing temporarily wanes under decreasing lapse
rates.

High amplitude troughing will continue to govern conditions
throughout the midweek period. Southeast Michigan remains fixated
within the western flank of the closed mid level circulation
meandering invof lake Huron/southern Ontario, maintaining cold, deep
layer northwest flow. This effectively locks in an extended stretch
of well below normal temperatures. Noted increase in upward vertical
motion will commence again throughout Tuesday, as the diurnal
improvement in lapse rates accompanies a period of sustained cva
pivoting back south-southwest around the circulation base. This will
support an increase in shower coverage, likely numerous to
widespread at times. Wind gusts again to 30 mph given the underlying
wind magnitude and mixing depth, as temperatures struggle into the
lower and middle 40s. Similar profile holds into Wednesday, although
with a lower apparent window of stronger forcing. Perpetuation of a
broader, moist cyclonic flow may prove sufficient to generate a few
diurnally supported showers within the extensive, stagnant low level
moist plume. One final lobe of vorticity marking the back edge of a
vacating lower height field may prove a nuisance in terms of low end
precip chances and clearing potential into Thursday, particularly
across the thumb region.

A more sizable pattern shift emerges starting Friday, as large scale
heights finally recover upon the full eastward ejection of the mean
trough. This process within the background of meaningful low-mid
level warm air advection will net +10 degrees of warming Friday off
readings noted Thursday. Dry conditions with above average
temperatures then expected throughout the weekend period as lower
amplitude mid level westerly flow holds atop a low level
southwesterly gradient. Highs approaching/exceeding the 70 degree
mark by Sunday.

MARINE...

An upper-level low pressure system will continue to meander over or
in the vicinity of Lake Huron through Tuesday which will reinforce a
strong pressure gradient across the Great Lakes. This will bring
idealized northwest fetch along with cooler air of Canadian origin
that will support gusts to gales over Lake Huron for the remainder
of the day and into the better part of the day on Tuesday. There is
a window overnight where the pressure gradient gets even stronger
over northern Lake Huron, closer to the Mackinac Bridge. Gusts to 40
knots become probable overnight as the strength of the system
increases.

Gale Warnings go into effect for all of Lake Huron, which now
includes inner Saginaw Bay as current observations support a window
for gusts to gales through Tuesday morning. Isolated gusts to gales
also remain possible across western Lake Erie through roughly 5-6 PM
EDT, but will preclude the issuance of a Gale Warning as gust
potential is expected to drop off afterwards. A Low Water Advisory
will be in effect through the day today for western Lake Erie as
wind direction is backed more to the west-southwest for this
location.

Otherwise, unstable over lake conditions will continue to support
widely scattered to numerous shower potential through Wednesday.
Enhanced cloud depths with the unstable air means the low-end chance
for waterspout development also holds. Low pressure will gradually
meander northeast into Quebec through Wednesday which will relax the
pressure gradient over the Great Lakes. Gusts likely fall below
gales through the later part of the day on Tuesday, but sporadic
gale potential remains possible late into the night.

&&

.DTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Lakeshore Flood Advisory until 4 AM EDT Tuesday for MIZ049.

Lake Huron...Gale Warning until 4 AM EDT Wednesday for LHZ361.

     Gale Warning until 4 AM EDT Wednesday for LHZ362-363-421-441-462.

     Gale Warning until 10 AM EDT Tuesday for LHZ422.

     Gale Warning until 4 AM EDT Tuesday for LHZ442-443-463-464.

Lake St Clair...Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT Wednesday for LCZ460.

Michigan waters of Lake Erie...Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT Wednesday for LEZ444.

     Low Water Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for LEZ444.

&&

AVIATION.....BT
DISCUSSION...MR
MARINE.......AM

You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 17, 4:16 AM EDT, 15 hours 54 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
416 AM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

MIZ047-048-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-180830-
Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
416 AM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms today as an upper level low
pressure system moves across the region. Small hail will be possible
out of any thunderstorm or higher intensity shower.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

MIZ049-180830-
Huron-
416 AM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for Huron County.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms today as an upper level low
pressure system moves across the region. Small hail will be possible
out of any thunderstorm or higher intensity shower.

A lakeshore flood advisory is in effect this afternoon and evening.
Please refer to the latest lakeshore hazard message for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-180830-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
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-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
416 AM EDT Mon Oct 17 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Gale warnings and small craft advisories are in effect today and
tonight. Please refer to the latest marine forecast for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Gale warnings and small craft advisories will remain in effect into
Wednesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.

SC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 17, 8:10 PM EDTGale WarningDTX17 hr
Oct 18, 3:41 PM EDTLow Water AdvisoryDTX6 hr

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