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Gale Warning 1, NWS Gaylord, MI

January 8, 2024

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Jan 8, 2024, 3:15 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 9, 2024, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 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 8, 2024, 3:15 PM EST (20:15 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2024, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 10, 2024, 11:00 AM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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273 
WHUS73 KAPX 082015
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
315 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-090415-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.240109T1200Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240110T0300Z-240110T1200Z/
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-
315 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts
  from the east and highest waves around 7 feet expected. For the
  Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and 
  highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Tuesday to 7 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ348-349-090415-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0001.240109T1300Z-240110T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240109T1800Z-240110T0300Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
315 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>347-090415-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240109T1800Z-240110T0300Z/
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-
315 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 12 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 1 PM to 10 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-090415-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.240109T1200Z-240110T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
315 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northeast and 
  highest waves around 7 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 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
368 
WHUS73 KAPX 090313
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1013 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-091115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.240109T1200Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240110T0300Z-240110T1200Z/
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-
1013 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 40 
  kts from the east and highest waves around 7 feet expected. 
  For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the 
  north and highest waves around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Tuesday to 7 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-091115-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240109T1800Z-240110T0300Z/
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-
1013 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 12 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 1 PM to 10 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-091115-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.240109T1200Z-240110T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1013 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northeast and 
  highest waves around 7 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 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
088 
WHUS73 KAPX 090816
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
316 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-091830-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.240109T1200Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240110T0300Z-240110T1200Z/
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-
316 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts
  from the east and highest waves around 7 feet expected. For the
  Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and 
  highest waves around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 
  10 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-091830-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240109T1800Z-240110T0300Z/
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-
316 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 12 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 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-091830-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.240109T1200Z-240110T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
316 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northeast and 
  highest waves around 6 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 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
028 
WHUS73 KAPX 091751
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1251 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-100200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240110T0300Z-240110T1200Z/
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-
1251 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 35 
  kts from the northeast and highest waves around 8 feet. For 
  the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north 
  and highest waves around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-100200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240109T1800Z-240110T0300Z/
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-
1251 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 12 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...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-100200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1251 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northeast 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 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
744 
WHUS73 KAPX 092022
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
322 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-100430-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240110T0300Z-240110T1200Z/
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-
322 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts
  from the northeast and highest waves around 9 feet. For the 
  Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and 
  highest waves around 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-100300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
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-
322 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 
  5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including 
  Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI 
  Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon 
  Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-100430-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
322 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northeast 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 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
896 
WHUS73 KAPX 100231
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
931 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

LHZ345>349-101045-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0002.240110T0300Z-240110T1200Z/
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-
931 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 11 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...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-101045-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.240110T0300Z-240110T1200Z/
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-
931 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-101045-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
931 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 6 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 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
155 
WHUS73 KAPX 100926
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
426 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344-101730-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
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-
426 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-101730-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
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-
426 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 
  5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including 
  Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI 
  Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon 
  Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ345-346-101200-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
426 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-101730-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
426 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 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 7 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.

&&

$$
780 
WHUS73 KAPX 101111
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
611 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

LMZ345-346-101600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1600Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
611 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-101915-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
611 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 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 7 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344-101915-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
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-
611 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-101915-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
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-
611 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 
  5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including 
  Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI 
  Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon 
  Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
887 
WHUS73 KAPX 101614
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1114 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

LMZ345-346-110000-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1114 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-110000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1114 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 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 7 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344-110000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
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-
1114 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-110000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
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-
1114 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 
  5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including 
  Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI 
  Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon 
  Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 8, 1:11 PM EST, 2 hours 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 8, 1:11 PM EST, 2 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
111 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY MORNING/...
High Impact Weather Potential: Light snow spreading in across
southwestern areas late tonight.

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast: Mid-level ridge axis sits just upstream
early this morning, which will amplify and cross northern MI today.
This occurring in advance of well-advertised deep troughing trekking
over the Plains. At the surface, elongated areas of high pressure
stretched from northern Manitoba southeastward across the Great
Lakes to the Carolinas will shift east toward New England by tonight
as surface low pressure approaches from the southwest.

Primary Forecast Concerns: Increasing snow chances late tonight.

Generally tranquil conditions across the Northwoods today, although
a few lingering light snow showers/flurries may dot the map across
northwest lower through early afternoon. Certainly not a big deal.
Otherwise, continued cloudiness with temperatures topping out in the
low-mid 30s.

Heading through tonight, light snow chances commence after 06z -- in
particular across far southwestern areas. Some light snow showers
may develop over portions of eastern upper as well in response to
strengthening southeasterly winds over marginally supportive over-
water instability on Lake Huron. That said, little in the way of
impact expected through the near-term forecast period.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY/...
High Impact Weather...Accumulating snowfall likely to impact travel
Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

Primary Forecast Concerns...Snowfall amounts and headlines.

The well advertised deepening storm system is still expected to
impact the region Tuesday into Wednesday morning. After a few days
of waffling back and forth, model consensus has mostly coalesced on
a track across north central lower. This would likely bring the
surface low across the Thumb region which is usually very favorable
for heavy snowfall across much of northern lower and eastern upper
Michigan given the expected ample moisture being transported up from
the south as well as sufficiently cold air. A few outlying solutions
do track the surface low farther northwest across northern lower
which would cut into snowfall amounts and introduce precipitation
type issues but have discounted these solutions for now. So snow is
expected to develop early Tuesday morning and become heavy at times
Tuesday afternoon and evening before diminishing early Wednesday.
Looking at thermal profiles the consistency of the snow is expected
to be heavy/wet which will likely exasperate travel difficulties as
well as possibly lead to isolated power outages (especially given
gusty northeast winds). Wrap around/lake effect snow behind the
system is then expected Wednesday. Inland total snow accumulations
are expected to be in the 6 to 10 inch range with some spots
possibly seeing close to a foot. Lakeshore areas near Saginaw Bay
will likely see lesser amounts in the 4 to 8 inch range due to a
possible mix with rain and lower qpf amounts. Winter storm watches
will be issued.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
A very active weather pattern is shaping up in the long term. A
Clipper system is expected to bring a round of mainly light snow
late Wednesday night into Thursday. It's marginally cold enough for
lake effect snow showers Thursday night into early Friday. Attention
will then turn to another possible major storm system that could
affect the region later Friday into Saturday. A shot of arctic air
then likely follows for Sunday into early next week which could lead
to some decent lake effect snow. All in all the pattern is looking
more like what you would expect for January (for a week or two
anyways). Not sure if this pattern will hold after that so snow
lovers should enjoy it while they can.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Predominantly MVFR conditions expected across the northern
Michigan terminals through at least the first half of the 18Z
TAF valid time. Then, conditions will degrade to IFR as a storm
system approaches from the southwest and snow develops. Winds
will gradually increase out of the southeast to east as the
storm approaches, with gusts over 20kts developing by daybreak.

&&

.MARINE...
Winds strengthen out of the southeast tonight into Tuesday with
widespread small craft conditions becoming likely. Low chances for
gale force gusts on Lake Huron, coinciding with the latest gale
watch. These winds driven by approaching low pressure that'll also
bring widespread snow to the region Tuesday through Tuesday night
with better chances for rain to mix in across parts of Lake Huron.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Wednesday
     morning for MIZ016>018-086>088-095>099.
     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Wednesday
     morning for MIZ020>036-041-042.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening for
     LHZ348-349.

&&

NEAR TERM...MJG
SHORT TERM...AJS
LONG TERM...AJS
AVIATION...PBB
MARINE...MJG
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 8, 12:02 PM EST, 3 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1202 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-091715-
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-
1202 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

Widespread wet snow, possibly heavy at times and gusty winds are
likely to lead to hazardous travel conditions across northern lower
and eastern upper Michigan Tuesday into early Wednesday. Please
see the latest Winter Storm Watch for additional details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-091715-
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-
1202 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

Gale force wind gusts are possible Tuesday through Tuesday
evening. Please see the latest Gale Watch for additional details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 3:10 AM ESTGale WatchAPX12 hr
Jan 8, 3:12 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 19 more12 hr
Jan 8, 3:14 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningAPXCheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet, Mackinac12 hr
Jan 8, 3:14 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 19 more40 hr
Jan 8, 3:15 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX52 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.