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Storm Warning 2, NWS Detroit, MI
NWS Detroit, MI issued this storm warning at Apr 2, 2024, 3:59 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 2, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Apr 2, 2024, 3:59 PM EDT (19:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 2, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2024, 2:03 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Detroit, MI
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682 WHUS73 KDTX 021959 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 LHZ362-030600- /O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0012.240402T2000Z-240403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.SR.W.0002.240403T0000Z-240403T0600Z/ Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 33 knots from the east with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet. During the Storm Warning, expect sustained winds up to 40 knots from the east with gusts up to 55 knots. The largest significant waves will be 14 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EDT Tuesday. During the Storm Warning, the maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous 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. && $$ LHZ421-441-030600- /O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-240402T2200Z/ /O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0012.240402T2200Z-240403T0600Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the east with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the east with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EDT Tuesday. During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ442-443-030600- /O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0038.240402T2000Z-240402T2200Z/ /O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0012.240402T2200Z-240403T0600Z/ Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the east with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the east with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet. * WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EDT Tuesday. During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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. && $$ LHZ422-030600- /O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-240402T2200Z/ /O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0012.240402T2200Z-240403T0600Z/ Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the east with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the east with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EDT Tuesday. During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ462>464-030600- /O.EXB.KDTX.GL.W.0012.240402T2200Z-240403T0600Z/ Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore- 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 33 knots from the east with gusts up to 44 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore and Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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. && $$ LHZ361-030800- /O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0012.240402T2000Z-240403T1800Z/ Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 35 knots from the east with gusts up to 51 knots. The largest significant waves will be 14 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ363-030800- /O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0012.240402T2000Z-240403T0900Z/ Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 34 knots from the east with gusts up to 46 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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. && $$ LCZ460-030300- /O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0038.240402T2000Z-240403T0300Z/ Lake St Clair- 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the east with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Lake St Clair. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ444-030200- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-240403T0200Z/ Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- 359 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 18 knots from the east with gusts up to 26 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ KGK
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203 WHUS73 KDTX 030210 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 1010 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 LHZ422-443-030800- /O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0039.240403T0210Z-240403T0800Z/ Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- 1010 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the southeast with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ421-441-442-031400- /O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0039.240403T0210Z-240403T1400Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI- 1010 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the southeast with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay, Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LCZ460-030315- /O.CAN.KDTX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-240403T0300Z/ Lake St Clair- 1010 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have dropped below Small Craft Advisory criteria. $$ LEZ444-030315- /O.EXP.KDTX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-240403T0200Z/ Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- 1010 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have dropped below Small Craft Advisory criteria. $$ LHZ363-030800- /O.EXT.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T0800Z/ Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- 1010 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 36 knots from the east with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant waves will be 14 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ362-030800- /O.EXT.KDTX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240403T0800Z/ Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- 1010 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 40 knots from the east with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 17 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 24 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous 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. && $$ LHZ462>464-030600- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T0600Z/ Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore- 1010 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 34 knots from the east with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 17 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore and Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ361-031415- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T1800Z/ Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- 1010 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 37 knots from the east with gusts up to 48 knots. The largest significant waves will be 16 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 23 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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. && $$ KGK
742 WHUS73 KDTX 030603 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 203 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 LHZ362-031400- /O.CAN.KDTX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240403T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0013.240403T0603Z-240403T1400Z/ Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- 203 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the east with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves occur before sunrise. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ462>464-030715- /O.EXP.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T0600Z/ Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore- 203 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...GALE WARNING EXPIRED... East wind turns south while diminishing into the 15 to 25 knot range before sunrise. $$ LHZ361-031800- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T1800Z/ Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- 203 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the east with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LHZ363-030800- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240403T0800Z/ Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- 203 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the east with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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. && $$ LHZ422-443-030800- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-240403T0800Z/ Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- 203 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the southeast with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 feet. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ421-441-442-031400- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-240403T1400Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI- 203 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the southeast with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 15 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay, Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected 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 storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Detroit, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this storm warning went out at Apr 2, 3:53 PM EDT, 6 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Another round of showers and possible embedded thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Severe weather is not likely.
- Gusty winds up to 40 mph possible in the Thumb and Tri-Cities this evening.
- Scattered to numerous rain and snow showers Wednesday through Thursday. No snow accumulation during the daylight hours, but Thursday night may see minor accumulations as lows fall to near freezing.
- The low pressure system exits eastward by Friday leading to a dry and slightly warmer weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 3:53 PM EDT, 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
353 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Another round of showers and possible embedded thunderstorms
this afternoon and evening. Severe weather is not likely.
- Gusty winds up to 40 mph possible in the Thumb and Tri-Cities this
evening.
- Scattered to numerous rain and snow showers Wednesday through
Thursday. No snow accumulation during the daylight hours, but
Thursday night may see minor accumulations as lows fall to near
freezing.
- The low pressure system exits eastward by Friday leading to a dry
and slightly warmer weekend.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Active weather continues over the next 48 to 60 hours as an
anomalously strong low pressure system tracks into and stalls over
the Great Lakes tonight through Thursday. NAEFS ensemble mean MSLP
of 984mb over Lake Michigan tonight is at the climatological minimum
for the date. Coverage of showers waned over the local area much of
today as the mature system's mid-level dry slot cut into moisture
depth. An increasing coverage is now returning this afternoon and
evening as elevated fgen and renewed moisture pivot over the region
while the center of the surface low tracks just to our south and
west before stalling. The increasing pressure gradient will cause a
burgeoning easterly LLJ (strengthening to 70 kt at 850mb over Lake
Huron tonight) to clip the Thumb region this evening through around
2 AM, with mixed confidence on the higher gusts reaching the ground
as the profile remains stable just above the surface locking much of
the higher momentum aloft. However with higher confidence in the low
track and placement of the LLJ, did bump up the gusts slightly from
the previous forecast. Occasional gusts to 45 mph will be possible
north of M-46.
The occluded front and a surge of moisture is projected to track in
from the south after 00z with numerous showers and isolated storms
along and ahead of it. Severe weather is not likely as the triple
point and surface-based instability is expected to remain to the
south, but an isolated stronger storm producing gusty winds and hail
remains possible south of I-94. Gusty winds to around 35 mph will be
possible even outside of showers. The showers will exist in an
environment characterized by 90th percentile PWAT (around 1 inch)
and integrated water vapor transport values as well mid-level lapse
rates around 6.5 C/km, so some heavy downpours will be possible. A
deeper dry slot surges in behind the front, bringing much lower PoPs
(5 to 20%) late tonight through the overnight. Milder air
accompanies the evening moisture surge, holding temps in the 40s
much of the night before they settle into the mid to upper 30s
Wednesday morning.
A deep mid-level low becomes situated over southern Lake Michigan on
Wednesday as a northern stream wave fully integrates with the
Mississippi Valley wave responsible for today's weather. This low
will shed a lobe of PV across the state tomorrow with the cold core
increasing lapse rates and providing a favorable environment for
additional light showers to blossom in from the southwest. With low
freezing levels, graupel/ice pellets will be possible in any
showers. EL heights will build toward 10 to 12 kft by late
afternoon, which may support a few thundershowers as well. Highs
will reach the mid 40s with lighter southerly winds through the day
around 10 to 15 mph. Coverage of showers should taper down with the
loss of daytime heating, but some light showers/drizzle will likely
stick around within the moist cyclonic flow. Snow showers may mix in
at times early Thursday morning as temps settle to the lower to mid
30s, but accumulations are not likely.
The expansive cut off low will slowly meander over the region
through Wednesday night and early Thursday, finally departing to the
east coast late Thursday. This keeps damp, cool, and breezy
conditions in place. Another flare-up of light showers is looking
increasingly likely on Thursday afternoon as a cold conveyor lobe of
vorticity pivots around the mid-level low during the diurnal peak.
Mainly cold rain showers are favored during the afternoon, but
quickly trend to snow showers in the evening as temps fall to the
30s. Yet another coherent lobe of PV is progged to track south into
the area Friday morning with enough wrap-around moisture to support
additional scattered snow showers and potential for minor
accumulations with lows reaching the lower 30s. Lower confidence in
showers by late Friday as the moisture finally beings to peel off to
the east.
High pressure eases into the area Saturday with rebounding thickness
progs supportive of a warm-up back to near normal temps. This marks
the start of a warming trend likely for the early part of next week
as southerly flow develops behind the ridge axis. A good chance
exists for some sunshine during this period. Varying solutions then
follow for the handling of a weaker low emerging over the Rockies on
Sunday - this system may bring additional showers by Monday and
Tuesday. At this time the forecast for Monday calls for cloud cover
near early April norms: on the pessimistic side with more clouds
than sun likely.
&&
.MARINE...
Strengthening east winds trend higher this evening as a strong low
pressure system spins toward Lake Michigan. The expansive and
powerful wind field focused within the northeast quadrant will
produce gusts to gales across Lake Huron as low-level jet winds in
excess of 75 knots mix down to the lake surface. Upgraded the
southern Lake Huron nearshores and Saginaw Bay from Small Crafts to
gales. Model evidence trends higher in a period of storm-force gusts
from Sturgeon Point to Presque Isle early tonight, therefore
upgraded the one marine zone to a Storm Warning. Also included a
Small Craft Advisory for Lake St. Clair for gusty winds. Latest data
now supports a more prolonged lull in winds late Wednesday morning
and early afternoon as the center of the low retrogrades into
eastern Wisconsin. Winds are now expected to drop below gale-force
across most of Lake Huron before the low spins into Indiana
Wednesday evening. Opted to cut the end time significantly from the
initial Gale Warning, therefore any redevelopment of gusts to gales
will need to be treated with a separate headline. Cool northeasterly
gradient flow holds over the region Thursday before backing
northerly Friday.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
A large low pressure system will stall over the Great Lakes this
afternoon through Wednesday and then begin to exit eastward Thursday
into Friday. After morning rainfall ranging from 0.10 inches north
of I-69 to near 1 inch near the Ohio border, additional rainfall
amounts this afternoon and evening are forecast to range from 0.25
to 0.50 inches as additional showers and isolated storms move
through. Some localized amounts near 1 inch will be possible in the
Saginaw Valley region. Most showers move out late tonight through
early Wednesday, then lighter showers will redevelop across the area
on Wednesday with only minor additional rainfall. Flooding concerns
are minimized as the rainfall is spread out over 12 to 24 hours with
the exception of ponding of water on roads and other prone areas in
an isolated thunderstorm this evening.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1242 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
AVIATION...
East-northeast winds aoa 10 knots will continue this afternoon as a
warm front approaches from the south. Sharp low level inversion will
maintain borderline LIFR/IFR clouds right into the evening, despite
mid level dry slot tracking through the area. Convective showers and
possible embedded thunderstorms developing by early evening may
actually help improve clouds bases a bit, with ceilings settling more
in low MVFR overnight as winds shift to the south-southwest behind
warm frontal passage. Strong low pressure will linger around Lake
Michigan tonight into tomorrow, and there will be a strong pressure
gradient over southwest lower Michigan which will attempt to extend
east into southeast Michigan. Wind gusts of 20-30 knots area expected
tonight into Wednesday as pretty good low level cold air advection
kicks in. A more pronounced mid level dry slot around tomorrow, and
diurnal mixing could allow for intervals of VFR cloud bases during
the afternoon, but there will also likely be MVFR scattered showers
developing producing graupel.
For DTW...Mainly just occasional light rain/drizzle this afternoon,
with main window for convective stronger showers and possible
thunderstorms in the 21-02Z window.
DTW THRESHOLD PROBABILITIES...
* High for ceilings aob 5000 ft into tomorrow.
* Low for thunderstorms this evening (21-2z)
&&
.DTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...None.
Lake Huron...Gale Warning until 2 PM EDT Wednesday for LHZ361.
Gale Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for LHZ362.
Storm Warning from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday for
LHZ362.
Gale Warning until 5 AM EDT Wednesday for LHZ363.
Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for LHZ421-422-441.
Gale Warning until 2 AM EDT Wednesday for LHZ421-422-441>443-
462>464.
Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for LHZ442-443.
Lake St Clair...Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for LCZ460.
Michigan waters of Lake Erie...Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for LEZ444.
&&
DISCUSSION...TF
MARINE.......KGK
HYDROLOGY....TF
AVIATION.....SF
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 4:37 AM EDT, 11 hours 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 437 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-030845- Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer- St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne- 437 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan except for Lenawee and Monroe counties. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight An isolated thunderstorm is possible late this afternoon and this evening. The strongest storms will be capable of pea size hail while moving southwest to northeast at 40 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-030845- Lake St Clair- Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI- Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore- 437 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake St Clair. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Small Craft Advisories are in effect today and tonight for Saginaw Bay to Port Huron as well as the Michigan waters of Lake Erie. Gale Warnings are now in effect today and tonight for central and northern Lake Huron. Please see the latest marine forecasts for details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Small Craft Advisories are in effect through Wednesday from Saginaw Bay to Port Huron. Gale Warnings are in effect through Wednesday afternoon for central and northern Lake Huron. Please see the latest marine forecasts for details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. MIZ082-083-030845- Lenawee-Monroe- 437 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 This hazardous weather outlook is for Lenawee and Monroe county portions of southeast Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and this evening. The strongest storms will be capable of 1 inch hail and 40 mph wind gusts while moving southwest to northeast at 40 mph. The primary time window for severe intensity thunderstorms is 6 PM to 10 PM. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online at www.weather.gov/detroit. BT
The office that day
Everything else NWS Detroit, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 9:45 PM EDT | Gale Warning | DTX | 36 hr |
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