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Gale Warning 21, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 3, 2024

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 3, 2024, 3:04 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 4, 2024, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 43 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 3, 2024, 3:04 PM EST (20:04 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2024, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 5, 2024, 7:00 PM EST
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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932 
WHUS73 KAPX 032004
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
304 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

LHZ346>349-040415-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0099.241204T0000Z-241205T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0011.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
304 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...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 Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-040415-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0099.241204T0000Z-241205T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241204T0500Z-241206T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
304 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-040415-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-241205T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241204T0500Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
304 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-040415-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0099.241204T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
304 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west 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 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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
239 
WHUS73 KAPX 040417
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1117 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-041230-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241204T0500Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
1117 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345-041230-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241204T0500Z-241206T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
1117 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge 
  including Mackinac Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-041230-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1117 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest 
  waves around 12 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 Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346>349-041230-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0011.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
1117 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...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 Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
243 
WHUS73 KAPX 040759
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
259 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

LSZ321-322-041600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
259 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 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 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346>349-041600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0011.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
259 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-041600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
259 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 15 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
098 
WHUS73 KAPX 041558
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1058 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-050000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1058 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest
  waves around 14 feet .

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346>349-050000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
1058 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-050000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1058 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 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 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
874 
WHUS73 KAPX 042054
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
354 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-050500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
354 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 14 feet .

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346>349-050500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
354 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-050500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
354 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 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 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
626 
WHUS73 KAPX 050315
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1015 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-051115-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1015 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and 
  highest waves around 16 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ346>349-051115-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
1015 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...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 Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-051115-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1015 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 13 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 Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
599 
WHUS73 KAPX 050815
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
315 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-051615-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
315 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 15 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 7 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ346>349-051615-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
315 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...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...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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-051615-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
315 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 13 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...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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
802 
WHUS73 KAPX 051602
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1102 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

LHZ346-LMZ341-060015-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0100.241205T1602Z-241206T0300Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
1102 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, St Ignace to False Detour Channel. In 
  Lake Michigan, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345-LMZ323-342-344>346-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
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-
1102 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 15 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ347>349-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
1102 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...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...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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1102 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 13 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...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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
603 
WHUS73 KAPX 052054
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
354 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

LHZ345-LMZ323-342-344>346-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
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-
354 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 15 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ347>349-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
354 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...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...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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
354 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 13 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...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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ346-LMZ341-060300-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-241206T0300Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
354 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024

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

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

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, St Ignace to False Detour Channel. In 
  Lake Michigan, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 3, 3:33 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchAPXAlpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa and 14 more23 hr
Dec 3, 3:44 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX23 hr
Dec 3, 2:51 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningAPXAntrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford and 10 more49 hr
Dec 3, 3:04 PM ESTGale WatchAPX12 hr

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Sources

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