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Gale Warning 21, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Aug 16, 2023, 2:40 AM EDT. It took effect at Aug 16, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 11 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
- Aug 16, 2023, 2:40 AM EDT (06:40 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 16, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 17, 2023, 6:48 AM EDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
The text
As transmitted.
010 WHUS73 KAPX 160640 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 240 AM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-161800- /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0013.230817T0000Z-230817T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0021.230817T0000Z-230817T1200Z/ 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- 240 AM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the south and highest waves around 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-161800- /O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.230816T2100Z-230818T0900Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 240 AM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-161800- /O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.230817T0300Z-230818T0900Z/ 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- 240 AM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
371 WHUS73 KAPX 161510 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1110 AM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-162315- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.230817T0000Z-230817T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 1110 AM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the south and highest waves around 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-162315- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.230816T2100Z-230818T0900Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1110 AM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 10 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 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT 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. && $$ LHZ345>349-162315- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.230817T0300Z-230818T0900Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1110 AM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
118 WHUS73 KAPX 161903 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 303 PM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-170315- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.230817T0000Z-230817T1200Z/ 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- 303 PM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the south and highest waves around 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LHZ348-349-170315- /O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.230816T2100Z-230818T0900Z/ Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 303 PM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-170315- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.230816T2100Z-230818T0900Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 303 PM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 11 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...Until 5 AM EDT 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. && $$ LHZ345>347-170315- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.230817T0300Z-230818T0900Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- 303 PM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
342 WHUS73 KAPX 170148 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 948 PM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-171000- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230817T1200Z/ 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- 948 PM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the south and highest waves around 11 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LHZ348-349-LSZ321-322-171000- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-230818T0900Z/ Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 948 PM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...In Lake Huron, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. In Lake Superior, Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>347-171000- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.230817T0300Z-230818T0900Z/ 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- 948 PM EDT Wed Aug 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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. && $$
474 WHUS73 KAPX 170724 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 324 AM EDT Thu Aug 17 2023 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-171200- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230817T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 324 AM EDT Thu Aug 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 11 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ348-349-LSZ321-322-171715- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-230818T0900Z/ Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 324 AM EDT Thu Aug 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...In Lake Huron, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. In Lake Superior, Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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. && $$ LHZ345>347-171715- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-230818T0900Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- 324 AM EDT Thu Aug 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
617 WHUS73 KAPX 171048 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 648 AM EDT Thu Aug 17 2023 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-180000- /O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230817T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-230818T0900Z/ 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- 648 AM EDT Thu Aug 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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. && $$ LHZ348-349-LSZ321-322-180000- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-230818T0900Z/ Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 648 AM EDT Thu Aug 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...In Lake Huron, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. In Lake Superior, Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>347-180000- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-230818T0900Z/ 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- 648 AM EDT Thu Aug 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2:40 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | APX | 68 hr | |
| Aug 16, 2:49 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 8 more | 65 hr |
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