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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-111600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T0300Z-240413T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0000Z/
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-
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-111600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.240412T0900Z-240413T0400Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 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 5 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LHZ345>347-111600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T0900Z/
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-
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Wind gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest
  waves around 13 feet possible. Occasional wind gusts to 50 kts
  possible Friday afternoon and evening.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest 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 highest
waves.

&&

$$

LHZ348-349-111600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0007.240412T1200Z-240413T1400Z/
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest
  waves around 13 feet possible. Occasional wind gusts to 50 kts
  possible Friday afternoon and evening.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest 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 highest
waves.

&&

$$