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Gale Warning 13, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 11, 2024

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Apr 11, 2024, 3:56 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 12, 2024, 5:00 AM EDT. 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
Apr 11, 2024, 3:56 AM EDT (07:56 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2024, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2024, 2:59 AM EDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-111600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T0300Z-240413T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0000Z/
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-
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-111600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0400Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 12 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 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday night.

* 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>347-111600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T0900Z/
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-
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Wind gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest
  waves around 13 feet possible. Occasional wind gusts to 50 kts
  possible Friday afternoon and evening.

* 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 Friday morning through late Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ348-349-111600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T1400Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest
  waves around 13 feet possible. Occasional wind gusts to 50 kts
  possible Friday afternoon and evening.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
539 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1114 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

LHZ347-112315-
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T0900Z/
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
1114 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 10 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-112315-
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T1400Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
1114 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 55 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-112315-
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T1400Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1114 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-112315-
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
1114 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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>346-112315-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0000Z/
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-
1114 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-112315-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0400Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1114 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 13 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 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
353 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-120400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0300Z/
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-
353 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-120400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
353 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest 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...From 5 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-120400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
353 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-120400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
353 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-120400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
353 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1010 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-121015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0300Z/
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-
1010 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-121015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1010 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest 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...From 5 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-121015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
1010 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-121015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1010 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-121015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
1010 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
213 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-121415-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0300Z/
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-
213 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-121415-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
213 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest 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 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-121415-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
213 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-121415-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
213 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-121415-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
213 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
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MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
933 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-122345-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
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-
933 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 11 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-122345-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
933 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 11 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 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-122345-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
933 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-122345-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
933 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-122345-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
933 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
089 
WHUS73 KAPX 121912
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
312 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-130300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
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-
312 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 11 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-130400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
312 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 11 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 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-130400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
312 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-130400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
312 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-130400-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
312 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
303 
WHUS73 KAPX 130026
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LMZ323-344>346-130830-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.240413T0026Z-240413T1500Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...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, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee 
  to Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-130600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and 
  Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little 
  Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-130600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 11 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 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-130830-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 13 feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-130830-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-130830-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
506 
WHUS73 KAPX 130342
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1142 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LSZ321-322-131145-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T1500Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1142 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 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 EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-130600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
1142 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and 
  Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little 
  Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-131145-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
1142 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ349-130900-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1142 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-130900-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
1142 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-344>346-131145-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T2000Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1142 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee 
  to Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JZ
497 
WHUS73 KAPX 130404
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1204 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

LMZ341-342-130600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
1204 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and 
  Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little 
  Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT early 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-131215-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
1204 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-130900-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1204 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-130900-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
1204 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-344>346-131215-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T1500Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1204 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee 
  to Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-131215-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T2000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1204 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 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 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
567 
WHUS73 KAPX 130515
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
115 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

LMZ341-342-131315-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T1500Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
115 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and 
  Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little 
  Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-131315-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
115 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-130900-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
115 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-130900-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
115 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 5 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour 
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-344>346-131315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T1500Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
115 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse 
  Light to Norwood MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse 
  Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee 
  to Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-131315-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T2000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
115 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
087 
WHUS73 KAPX 130659
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
259 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

LHZ345-346-349-131500-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T2100Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
259 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel 
  and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-131500-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T2100Z/
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-
259 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet.

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI 
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon 
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T2100Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
259 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 9 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 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>346-131500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240413T1500Z/
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-
259 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 6 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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 Apr 11, 3:54 AM EDT, 2 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Widespread soaking rain and gusty winds expected Thursday and Friday.
  • Quiet weather for the majority of the long term. Temperatures warm again to the upper 60s this weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 3:54 AM EDT, 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
354 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Widespread soaking rain and gusty winds expected Thursday and
  Friday.

- Quiet weather for the majority of the long term. Temperatures
  warm again to the upper 60s this weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Pattern Synopsis:

Strong longwave troughing over the Mississippi Valley will progress
over the southeast CONUS this morning and pivot up the Atlantic
coast into tonight. An impressive coupled jet aloft will provide
strong forcing aloft and quickly deepen the associated cyclone as it
swings north into the Great Lakes today.

Forecast Details:

Rain will spread across northern Michigan from south to north this
morning through this afternoon as the aforementioned system works
into the region. Forecast soundings display abundant moisture
through the profile to support efficient rainfall at times,
especially during the afternoon and evening. Current confidence lies
in a slightly further east track than in past forecast cycles,
resulting in the best chances for areas seeing 1" or more of
rainfall by 12Z Friday coming east of Leelanau/Benzie/Manistee
counties. Rainfall amounts exceeding 1" appear unlikely along the
Lake Michigan shoreline at this time. On the other hand, those along
the Lake Huron shoreline have the highest potential to see amounts
of 1.5" or more by Friday morning. Winds also look to steadily
increase out of the east-northeast through the afternoon, gusting to
25-35 mph at times through tonight.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
Pattern Synopsis and Forecast:

Midlevel split flow pattern spanned across North America will
continue to keep chaotic flow and active weather at times for the
Great Lakes Region. Southern branch flow with embedded shortwave
troughing currently over the Ark-La-Tex region quickly progresses to
the midwest while deepening with surface low pressure.

Rain will first commence today but continue to impact the CWA
through the first half of the short term period. Rainfall is set
to continue Friday along with strong gusty winds as a deepening
pressure gradient moves across the CWA. Ridging currently over
the Pacific Northwest will quickly push aformentioned troughing
northward and building high pressure this Saturday.

Primary Forecast Concerns/Key Messages:

Additional precipitation will carry into the short term as
deepening surface low pressure tracks through Michigan. QPF will
be lower compared to Thursday as a general quarter inch or less
can be expected. Most impactful weather will be the continued
strong wind gusts. Northwest flow will strengthen gusts to 40-50
mph for most parts of the CWA (especially for locations around
the Michigan and Huron Shorelines of northern lower) through
evening hours of Friday.

Aformentioned midlevel riding over the Pacific Northwest will
move into the Great Lakes region on Saturday and build high
pressure. Weather will remain quiet for the rest of the short
term period but lingering gusty winds (especially east of I-75)
will persist during the daytime as low pressure departs to
Hudson Bay.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Pattern Forecast/Key Messages:

Embedded disturbance riding along aformentioned ridging will
bring slight chances of showers to the Great Lakes region this
Sunday. Little to no measurable amounts are expected due to the
disorganization and lack of moisture associated with it. Weather
remain quiet for the CWA as surface high pressure continues
until another potential system moves into the Midwest as soon as
the Tuesday night/Wednesday timeframe. Too early to message
details on this system, be continuing the monitor rain and
possibly even thunderstorm chances for the middle of next week.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Deep low pressure will continue to lift out of the Lower
Mississippi Valley overnight and into the Ohio Valley by
Thursday morning...and will then continue northward into the
Southern and Eastern Great Lakes Thursday afternoon and night.
Widespread rain will develop across most of Michigan along the
northern and western side of this system...impacting our area
mainly Thursday afternoon and night. VFR conditions overnight
will drop to MVFR Thursday afternoon as this widespread rain
shield develops from SE to NW across our area. Mainly
light/variable surface winds overnight will become E/NE on
Thursday and will strengthen to 15 to 25 kts.

&&

.MARINE...
Small craft advisory winds and waves are expected to spread across
most northern Lake Michigan and Lake Huron nearshore waters by late
afternoon/early evening, eventually setting in over Whitefish Bay
tonight. Widespread gales are expected by Friday morning across all
nearshore waters and are expected to last into Friday evening over
Lake Michigan and Saturday morning over Lake Huron. Storm force wind
gusts cannot be ruled out at times.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Friday morning through late Friday night for
     LHZ345>347.
     Gale Watch from Friday morning through Saturday morning for
     LHZ348-349.
     Gale Warning from 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday for LMZ323-341-342-
     344>346.
     Gale Warning from 5 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday night for
     LSZ321-322.

&&

NEAR TERM...DJC
SHORT TERM...SJC
LONG TERM...SJC
AVIATION...MLR
MARINE...DJC
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 10, 3:01 PM EDT, 12 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
301 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-111915-
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-
301 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Fire danger will be elevated this afternoon, especially across
northeast lower Michigan, as a result of gusty winds, low
relative humidity, warm temperatures, and dry vegetation prior to
green up.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Strong northwest winds are expected on Friday across all of
northern Michigan. Isolated power outages may result.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-111915-
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-
301 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 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...Thursday through Tuesday.

Gale force wind gusts are expected on the northern Great Lakes
late Thursday night through Friday.

.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
Apr 11, 2:57 PM EDTWind AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 19 more35 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.