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Gale Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

January 12, 2023

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Jan 12, 2023, 3:39 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 12, 2023, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2023, 3:39 AM EST (08:39 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2023, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 13, 2023, 9:57 AM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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186 
WHUS73 KAPX 120839
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
339 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

LHZ349-121645-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0001.230113T0000Z-230113T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0002.230113T0300Z-230113T1500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
339 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-121645-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0001.230113T0000Z-230113T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.230112T1800Z-230114T0000Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
339 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-121645-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.230112T1600Z-230114T0000Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
339 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-121645-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.230112T2000Z-230113T2100Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
339 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of 
  Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc 
  Island.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-121645-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.230112T2000Z-230113T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
339 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Friday.

* 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-LMZ323-341-342-344-121645-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.230112T1600Z-230113T2100Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
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-
339 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island. In Lake Michigan, 
  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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light 
  MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 PM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
918 
WHUS73 KAPX 121618
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1118 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

LHZ349-130030-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0002.230113T0300Z-230113T1500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1118 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-130030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0000Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1118 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-130030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.230112T2000Z-230113T2100Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
1118 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of 
  Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc 
  Island.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-130030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.230112T2000Z-230113T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1118 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Friday.

* 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-LMZ323-341-342-344-130030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230113T2100Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
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-
1118 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island. In Lake Michigan, 
  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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light 
  MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ348-130030-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.230112T1800Z-230114T0000Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
1118 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
210 
WHUS73 KAPX 122021
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
321 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

LHZ349-130430-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0002.230113T0300Z-230113T1500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
321 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-130430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
321 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-130430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0100Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
321 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of 
  Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EST Friday.

* 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-LMZ323-341-342-344-130430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230113T2300Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
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-
321 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island. In Lake Michigan, 
  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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light 
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ348-130430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0500Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
321 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-130430-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230113T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
321 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
008 
WHUS73 KAPX 130307
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1007 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

LHZ349-131115-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230113T1500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1007 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-131115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1007 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-131115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0100Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
1007 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of 
  Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-131115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230113T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1007 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Friday.

* 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-LMZ323-341-342-344-131115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230113T2300Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
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-
1007 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island. In Lake Michigan, 
  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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light 
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ348-131115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0500Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
1007 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
830 
WHUS73 KAPX 130650
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
150 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

LHZ349-131500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230113T1500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
150 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-131500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
150 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet.

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-131500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0100Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
150 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of 
  Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-131500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230113T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
150 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.

* 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-LMZ323-341-342-344-131500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230113T2300Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
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-
150 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island. In Lake Michigan, 
  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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light 
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-131500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0500Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
150 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST 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.

&&

$$
593 
WHUS73 KAPX 131457
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
957 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

LHZ349-132300-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230113T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.230113T1500Z-230114T0500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
957 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-132300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
957 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet.

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

LHZ346-347-132300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0100Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
957 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of 
  Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-131600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230113T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
957 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.

* 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-LMZ323-341-342-344-132300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230113T2300Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
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-
957 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of 
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island. In Lake Michigan, 
  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 and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light 
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-132300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0500Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
957 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder 
  Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST 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.

&&

$$

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 Jan 12, 3:36 AM EST, 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 12, 3:36 AM EST, 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
336 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

.NEAR TERM...(Today through Tonight)
Issued at 335 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

High Impact Weather Potential: Minimal.

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast: Transient amplified mid-upper level
trough axis early this morning currently extends from near Hudson
Bay southward across the western Great Lakes into the central
Plains. Several pieces of energy embedded within the larger scale
mid-level flow. Northern stream energy continues to trek across the
northern lakes, including northern Michigan early this morning,
which will depart east over the next couple of hours taking along
any vestiges of steadier precipitation along with it. More notable
southern wave noted across the central/southern Plains will trek
east today into tonight. Classic surface response out ahead of this
wave as low pressure continues to gather strength near the MO/IL/KY
border, which will trek northeastward into the Ohio Valley today,
reaching vicinity New England by 12z Friday.

Primary Forecast Concerns: Perhaps some lingering drizzle/freezing
drizzle this morning. Scattered north flow lake effect snow shower
chances this afternoon into tonight.

Little in the way of impact from the aforementioned system cruising
through the Ohio Valley today into tonight with notable
precipitation from that system displaced well to our south and east.
Perhaps some patchy freezing drizzle and fog persists into the
morning hours as forecast soundings display lingering low-level
moisture remaining socked in. However, given increasingly shallow
moisture through the early-mid morning hours, along with steepening
low-level lapse rates, this certainly isn't expected to be a big
deal.

Bigger story will likely be a brief return to colder temperatures on
the backside of the departing system through the Ohio Valley. Those
colder temperatures begin to filter in aloft today with any real
surface response holding off until tonight into the end of the week,
despite occasionally gusty north winds. Low-level airmass does
become cold enough to entice a lake response by late today into the
overnight hours, mainly across north flow regimes. However,
convective depths look to remain incredibly shallow (generally under
4kft) with agressive drying above the convective layer. Certainly
expect that some scattered and relatively disorganized snow shower
activity will percolate at times as early as this afternoon into
tonight, with any accumulations largely remaining under an inch for
those that do see snow showers.

High temperatures today under lots of continued cloud cover ranging
from the low-upper 30s area-wide...warmest near Saginaw Bay. Lows
tonight falling into the teens and low 20s.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Friday through Saturday)
Issued at 335 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

High Impact Weather Potential: Low

Pattern Synopsis:

Obvious longwave troughing will encompass the eastern half of the
CONUS on Friday as an amplified ridge slides from the Rocky Mountain
West over the Great Plains by Saturday. A cyclone supported by
aforementioned troughing aloft will continue to trek across New
England to end the week as surface high pressure builds across much
of the central CONUS down to the Gulf by the end of the period.

Forecast Details:

While little impactful winter weather is expected, northerly flow on
the backside of the departing system will usher in a colder airmass
by Friday and continue the chances for light lake effect
snow/flurries across parts of the area into Friday afternoon --
mainly south of Grand Traverse Bay and near Thunder Bay. Otherwise,
the remainder of the period is expected to remain dry as subsidence
and associated high pressure build in overhead. This should finally
begin to break up cloud cover and reveal sunshine across parts of
northern Michigan later in the day Friday. Continued clearing is
anticipated through Friday night, bringing about the potential for
tanking overnight lows with calm winds also in place to allow for
efficient radiational cooling. The amount of cloud cover in place
will have a big impact on the overnight temperatures we see Friday
night, and thus have only begin to nudge temperatures downward for
now. However, the aforementioned environment, in conjunction with
cold air drainage flow from Ontario, would be supportive of
temperatures dropping into the single digits above and below zero
away from the lakeshores.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 335 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

High Impact Weather Potential: Low for now

Amplified upper-level ridging will continue to slide across the
center of the CONUS, nosing over the Great Lakes by Sunday.
Subsidence aloft will build surface high pressure stretching from
the Gulf into southern Canada. Precip-free weather with
aforementioned high pressure is expected to continue through the end
of the weekend. The next main chance for rain/snow may return early
next week as the upper-level pattern flattens and long range
guidance continues to place the main jet across the southern CONUS,
bringing about a more active storm track across the Great Lakes/Ohio
Valley through next week. Plenty of uncertainty exists and any
details in timing/expected precip will become more clear as next
week draws near. Otherwise, above average temperatures are expected
to continue through much of next week with high temperatures mainly
in the 30s and even into the 40s across the area.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday night)
Issued at 1145 PM EST Wed Jan 11 2023

Weak low pressure will track thru Michigan tonight...reaching
Quebec by Thursday afternoon. Areas of mixed light rain/light
snow/light drizzle/light freezing drizzle will continue to impact
much of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan for the next 24
hours as this system slowly slides thru our region. Overall
conditions will remain MVFR/IFR thru Thursday night. S/SE surface
winds AOB 10 kts tonight will become N/NW on Thursday and
strengthen to 10 to 20 kts.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 335 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

Southeast winds remain just a touch gusty this morning, primarily
over Lake Huron and Whitefish Bay. Lighter winds arrive this
afternoon and are expected to prevail tonight into much of Thursday.
Next chance for more widespread small craft advisory, perhaps low
end gale, conditions arrives Thursday evening into Friday as
deepening low pressure is expected to pass through the Ohio
Valley.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...NONE.
LH...Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 4 PM EST Friday
     for LHZ345.
     Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday
     for LHZ346-347.
     Small Craft Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday
     for LHZ348.
     Gale Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday for
     LHZ349.
LM...Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 4 PM EST Friday
     for LMZ323-341-342-344.
     Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Friday
     for LMZ345-346.
LS...Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST
     Friday for LSZ321-322.
&&

NEAR TERM...MJG
SHORT TERM...DJC
LONG TERM...DJC
AVIATION...MLR
MARINE...MJG
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 12, 3:37 AM EST, 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
337 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-130845-
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-
337 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Patchy dense fog is possible across northern Michigan through
early this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-130845-
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-
337 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Sporadic gale force wind gusts are expected this evening through
through Friday morning, mainly on Lake Huron south of Sturgeon Point
Light. Please see the ongoing Gale Warning for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 12, 3:39 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX44 hr

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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.