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Gale Warning 18, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this gale warning at Apr 14, 2025, 4:09 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 14, 2025, 4:07 PM EDT. It was in force for 39 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Apr 14, 2025, 4:09 AM EDT (08:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 14, 2025, 4:07 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 16, 2025, 6:49 AM EDT
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
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920 WHUS73 KAPX 140809 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 409 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344-345-141615- /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250415T0700Z-250416T0700Z/ 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- 409 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...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 and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>348-141615- /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250415T1000Z-250416T1100Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary- 409 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-141615- /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250415T0700Z-250416T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 409 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * 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 3 AM Tuesday to 2 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$
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272 WHUS73 KAPX 141452 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1052 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344-345-142300- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250415T0700Z-250416T0700Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- 1052 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>348-142300- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250415T1000Z-250416T1100Z/ 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- 1052 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 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 and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-142300- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250415T0700Z-250416T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1052 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
537 WHUS73 KAPX 141922 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 322 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344-345-150330- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250415T0700Z-250416T0700Z/ 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- 322 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet expected. * WHERE...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 and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>348-150330- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250415T1000Z-250416T1100Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary- 322 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-150330- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250415T0700Z-250416T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 322 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * 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 3 AM Tuesday to 2 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$
508 WHUS73 KAPX 142007 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 407 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 LMZ346-150415- /O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250414T2007Z-250416T0600Z/ Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 407 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ349-150415- /O.EXB.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250414T2007Z-250416T1100Z/ Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 407 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the west and highest waves around 5 feet. * WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 7 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344-345-150415- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250414T2007Z-250416T0600Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- 407 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>348-150415- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250414T2007Z-250416T1100Z/ 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- 407 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 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 Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 7 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-150415- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0018.250414T2007Z-250416T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 407 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 13 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
243 WHUS73 KAPX 150125 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 925 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-150930- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0600Z/ 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- 925 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 2 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-150930- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T1100Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 925 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-150930- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 925 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest 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 2 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$
595 WHUS73 KAPX 150810 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 410 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-151615- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0600Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 410 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-151615- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T1100Z/ 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- 410 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 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 7 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-151615- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 410 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 13 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
705 WHUS73 KAPX 151504 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1104 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-152315- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0600Z/ 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- 1104 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 2 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-152315- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T1100Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 1104 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-152315- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1104 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest 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 2 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$
144 WHUS73 KAPX 151830 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 230 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-160230- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0600Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 230 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-160230- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T1100Z/ 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- 230 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 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 7 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-160230- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0600Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 230 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 13 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
276 WHUS73 KAPX 160121 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 921 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-160900- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0900Z/ 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- 921 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 5 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-160900- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0900Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 921 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-160930- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T1100Z/ 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- 921 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 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 7 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$
401 WHUS73 KAPX 160809 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 409 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 LHZ346-349-161600- /O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0046.250416T0809Z-250416T1600Z/ St Ignace to False Detour Channel-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 409 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. * WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ322-161600- /O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0046.250416T0809Z-250416T1600Z/ 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- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 409 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-161615- /O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0046.250416T0809Z-250416T2200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- 409 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345-347-348-161100- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T1100Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island- 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- 409 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * 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, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 7 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ JZ
199 WHUS73 KAPX 161049 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 649 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 LHZ347-348-161900- /O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T1100Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-250416T2200Z/ 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary- 649 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345-161200- /O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250416T1100Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island- 649 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ LHZ346-349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ322-161600- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-250416T1600Z/ St Ignace to False Detour Channel-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 649 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-161900- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-250416T2200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- 649 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...Until 6 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. && $$ JZ
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Apr 14, 3:45 AM EDT, 24 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Showers at times today, especially north.
- Windy and becoming much colder tonight, rain showers become more extensive late tonight and turn to snow
- Lake enhanced snows linger into Tuesday with gusty winds and cold temperatures.
- Warming trend through the end of the week with rain chances.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 14, 3:45 AM EDT, 24 minutes before
855 FXUS63 KAPX 140745 AFDAPX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Gaylord MI 345 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... - Showers at times today, especially north. - Windy and becoming much colder tonight, rain showers become more extensive late tonight and turn to snow - Lake enhanced snows linger into Tuesday with gusty winds and cold temperatures. - Warming trend through the end of the week with rain chances. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Issued at 346 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 Pattern/synopsis: Low pressure is deepening over northern Lk Superior, ahead of a closing-off 500mb low. Northern MI remains in a warm-advection zone ahead of the surface low and associated cold front, but that front will cross the area this morning/ early afternoon. Forecast: The low deepens this morning to 993-992mb, then remains steady as it exits Lk Superior to eventually pass just south of James Bay tonight. Winds will pick up, especially behind the cold front, but the intial push of cold advection is not crushing. Periods of mid-April sunshine will support relatively mild temps into parts of the afternoon. However, temps will start to tumble by late afternoon, a trend that accelerates into tonight. Steepish mid-level laps rates are found overhead, with a few elevated TSRA just west of the office early this morning. These migrate north to the eastern UP/Straits area today, and best chance for any rumbles of thunder will be north of M-32. Precip chances will remain highest in the ne half of the forecast area. A dry slot is working into the western/southern lakes, and pops do become lower as we move closer to midday, especially in northern lower MI. Expect there to be a lull in precip across northern lower for part of the afternoon, before somewhat shallow low-level moisture starts to wrap back in late in the day. Daytime QPF is as high as 0.25" in parts of Chippewa Co, though most of the area is much less. Gusty w winds for much of tonight, will start to veer to the nw late in the overnight. This fetch taps colder air, with 850mb temps nearing -8 to -10C by daybreak Tuesday. This is also when broader/deeper wraparound moisture spools back into the region. Only a bit of QPF is forecast this evening, highest in nw Chippewa Co. Precip becomes more extensive overnight...just in time for it to mix with and change to snow. Lake enhancement will also occur late, in broadly wnw (but steadily veering) 1000-850mb flow. Eastern upper will be the first to go over, with the higher terrain of northern lower MI starting to do the same at 1-2am. Snow-liquid ratios will be hindered by an initially warm BL, though they will improve with time overnight. Overnight QPF is as high as 0.25" in the favored lake effect areas (Mancelona to GLR), and near Paradise. Snow amounts will be around 2" in these areas, in particular on grassy areas and elevated surfaces. Roads will see less. TC/Petoskey/CAD/Sault all could see closer to 1". Wind gusts of 30-35mph will be common tonight, and will tend to get a little higher toward daybreak. This will complicate ongoing ice storm recovery. Max temps today near 50f far north to mid 60s far se. Lows tonight upper 20s to mid 30s. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Issued at 346 AM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 Pattern Synopsis and Forecast: Lake enhanced snows will continue on Tuesday as various upper vorts dance around northern MI and cold northwest flow oozes over the lakes. Progged soundings show steep lapse rates up to ~800 mb and good saturation through the column (at least early Tuesday morning), with a degradation of moisture aloft and lift through the day. A tight pressure gradient and boundary layer winds 30-40+ mph will foster gusty northwest winds, gusts up to 40-45 mph possible at times. Combine these winds with temperatures in the 30s and temperatures will feel even colder. Total snow accumulations (including Monday night) will range from 1 to locally 4" across northwest snowbelts, with the higher end of the range within the typical bullseyes across portions of northeastern Kalkaska, eastern Antrim, western Otsego, and perhaps western Chippewa counties. The more likely impact will be the strong winds coupled with the falling snow moreso than the actual accumulations. Precipitation lightens through the day, diminishing into the overnight hours. Winds will remain breezy through the night, lessening on Wednesday, but still with gusts to ~25 mph. Heights build aloft during the mid to latter portions of this week in response to energy diving into the Pac NW. Piece of energy and subsequent low pressure system is progged to spread across the nations mid-section out ahead/to the east of the aforementioned Pac NW stuff, and spread into northern MI by the latter portions of the week along with a noticeable uptick in moisture quality and quantity. Thus, periods of rain will be possible. Will have to see how far north the instability axis gets, but most guidance progs it to remain south of the region at this time. Hints in the guidance of somewhat mild temperatures and another chance for precipitation in the extended. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/... Issued at 1145 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025 Deepening low pressure will lift NE out of the Upper Mississippi Valley and thru Lake Superior overnight...continuing thru SE Ontario Monday into Monday evening...finally reaching the southern tip of James Bay by late Monday night. Waves of rain showers will continue to develop ahead of this system... impacting Northern Michigan over the next 24 hours. Rain showers will begin to mix with snow showers Monday evening...eventually change over to all snow showers late Monday night as much colder air sweeps into our region behind the departing low. VFR conditions will drop to MVFR as rain showers become more widespread overnight into Monday. SE surface winds around 10 kts tonight will shift to the W/SW around midday Monday and strengthen to 20 to 30 kts. && .APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MI...None. MARINE...None. && SHORT TERM...JZ LONG TERM...JLD AVIATION...MLR
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 13, 4:00 PM EDT, 12 hours 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gaylord MI 400 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025 MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-142000- Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency- Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa- Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix- 400 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and Northern Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Windy and colder with accumulating snow showers Monday night into Tuesday. Highest snow accumulations in the snow belts of eastern upper and northwest lower. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord. LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-142000- Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 400 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Gales are possible across nearshore areas later Monday night into Tuesday evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2:59 PM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | APX | Antrim, Charlevoix, Chippewa, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse and 6 more | 29 hr |
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