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Storm Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 2, 2024

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this storm warning at Apr 2, 2024, 2:59 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 2, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2024, 2:59 PM EDT (18:59 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 2, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 3, 2024, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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013 
WHUS73 KAPX 021859
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
259 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

LHZ348-030300-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240404T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SR.W.0002.240403T0000Z-240403T0800Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
259 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ345>347-349-030300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240404T0000Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
259 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-030300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0012.240402T2100Z-240403T1800Z/
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 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-030300-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0012.240403T0200Z-240403T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
259 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
150 
WHUS73 KAPX 030137
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
937 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

LHZ345>347-349-030945-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240404T0000Z/
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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
937 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-030945-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T1800Z/
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-
937 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-030945-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0012.240403T0200Z-240403T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
937 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ348-030800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240403T0800Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
937 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 50 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
958 
WHUS73 KAPX 030810
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
410 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

LMZ323-344>346-031200-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.240403T0810Z-240403T1200Z/
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-
410 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the east 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 8 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-031615-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240404T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.240403T0810Z-240403T1800Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
410 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest waves around 12 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

LHZ348-031615-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240403T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0032.240403T0810Z-240403T1800Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-
410 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southeast and 
  highest waves around 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>347-031400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T1400Z/
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-
410 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-031400-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T1400Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
410 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the east 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 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-031600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T1600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
410 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the east and highest 
  waves around 7 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 noon EDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 4:42 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAntrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet, Leelanau and 2 more31 hr
Apr 2, 4:46 AM EDTGale WarningAPX31 hr
Apr 2, 2:13 PM EDTWind AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Crawford, Kalkaska, Mackinac, Montmorency and 2 more14 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.