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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
941 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

LHZ421-422-441-110815-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0041.240411T1200Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0011.240412T1200Z-240413T0800Z/
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-
941 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
  up to 25 knots from the northeast with gusts up to 32 knots.
  The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential
  maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect
  sustained winds up to 33 knots from the northwest with gusts
  up to 41 knots. The largest significant waves will be 8 feet
  with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet.

* WHERE...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 and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.

* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are
  expected around 7 AM EDT Friday with the largest waves
  expected around 7 AM EDT Friday. During the Gale Watch, the
  maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Friday with the
  largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-110815-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0041.240411T1200Z-240412T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0011.240412T1500Z-240413T0800Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
941 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
  up to 21 knots from the south with gusts up to 29 knots. The
  largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential
  maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect
  sustained winds up to 28 knots from the northwest with gusts
  up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet
  with a potential maximum wave height of 8 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 10 AM EDT Friday with the largest waves
  expected around 1 PM EDT Thursday. During the Gale Watch, the
  maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EDT Friday with the
  largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ361-110815-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0011.240412T1200Z-240413T0800Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
941 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 33 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
  17 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 7 PM EDT Friday
  with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ362-363-462-110815-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0011.240412T1200Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
941 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 35 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 46 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 15 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
  22 feet.

* WHERE...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 and Lake Huron from Port
  Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EDT Friday
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ463-464-110815-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0011.240412T1500Z-240413T0800Z/
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
941 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 41 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
  16 feet.

* WHERE...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 8 PM EDT Friday
  with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LCZ460-110815-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0011.240412T1500Z-240413T0800Z/
Lake St Clair-
941 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the west
  with gusts up to 36 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 4 PM EDT Friday
  with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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