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Gale Warning 13, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 19, 2025

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 19, 2025, 2:59 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 19, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 19, 2025, 2:59 AM EDT (06:59 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 19, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 20, 2025, 2:43 PM EDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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076 
WHUS73 KAPX 190659
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-191500-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0004.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
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 Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-191500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 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 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT 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>349-191500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0600Z-250320T2100Z/
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-
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
652 
WHUS73 KAPX 191530
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1130 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-192330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
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-
1130 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-192330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1130 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north 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 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT 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>349-192330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0600Z-250320T2100Z/
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-
1130 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
416 
WHUS73 KAPX 191917
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
317 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-200330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
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-
317 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest
  waves around 14 feet expected. Occasional gusts to 50 kts are
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-200330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
317 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north 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 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT 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>349-200330-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0600Z-250320T2100Z/
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-
317 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
414 
WHUS73 KAPX 200204
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1004 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
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-
1004 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-201015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1004 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north 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 2 PM EDT 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>349-201015-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0600Z-250320T2100Z/
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-
1004 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
470 
WHUS73 KAPX 200649
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
249 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
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-
249 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-201500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
249 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north 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 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>349-201500-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T2100Z/
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-
249 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 9 feet.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
572 
WHUS73 KAPX 201503
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1103 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-201800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
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-
1103 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-201800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1103 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>349-201800-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T2100Z/
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-
1103 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
968 
WHUS73 KAPX 201724
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
124 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-202100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.250320T1724Z-250321T0000Z/
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-
124 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-202100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.250320T1724Z-250321T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
124 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-202100-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T2100Z/
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-
124 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
945 
WHUS73 KAPX 201843
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

LHZ345>349-210000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250320T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-250321T0300Z/
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-
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-210000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-250321T0000Z/
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-
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-210000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-250321T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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
Mar 19, 2:26 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXChippewa, Mackinac9 hr
Mar 19, 11:13 AM EDTWinter Storm WarningAPXChippewa, Mackinac22 hr
Mar 19, 11:13 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAntrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet and 8 more22 hr
Mar 19, 3:14 PM EDTWind AdvisoryAPXAntrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and 4 more19 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Michigan, 2025Every gale warning in 2025

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.