Marine Weather Statement

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1222 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

LMZ542-543-565-567-220645-
1222 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...

Nearshore and open waters of Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to
Sheboygan...

At 1222 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 7 nm east of Algoma to 7 nm east
of Cleveland to near Cedar Grove to near Fox Point, moving northeast
at 45 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.

&&

LAT...LON 4390 8760 4389 8773 4409 8765 4413 8760
      4417 8762 4413 8759 4417 8761 4414 8758
      4414 8756 4415 8757 4415 8756 4418 8752
      4433 8754 4455 8747 4471 8735 4473 8675
      4412 8701 4383 8709

$$

Kallas

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
109 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

LMZ341-342-344>346-362-364-366-220530-
/O.CON.KAPX.MA.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240522T0530Z/
109 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EDT...

For the following areas...
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac
Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM
offshore...
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid
lake...
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake...
Manistee to Point Betsie MI...
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse
Bay...
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI...
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge...
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI...

At 107 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 nm west of Naubinway to 9 nm northwest of Big Rock
Point to Portage Lake, moving northeast at 40 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
         suddenly higher waves.

Locations impacted include...
Waugoshance Point, South Fox Island, Good Hart, Northport, Empire,
Glen Arbor, Point Betsie, Epoufette, Portage Lake, North Manitou
Island, Sturgeon Bay, Norwood, Naubinway, Harbor Springs, Cross
Village, Point Aux Chenes, Williamsport, Brevort, South Manitou
Island, and Cat Head Point.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 4487 8669 4582 8590 4596 8591 4600 8568
      4615 8541 4600 8492 4591 8483 4572 8485
      4561 8506 4548 8504 4539 8492 4522 8536
      4521 8553 4493 8581 4488 8603 4474 8607
      4468 8623 4435 8624 4426 8634 4421 8695
TIME...MOT...LOC 0507Z 243DEG 41KT 4613 8561 4544 8541 4436 8625

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

Dippman

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1255 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

LMZ323-220530-
/O.CON.KAPX.MA.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240522T0530Z/
1255 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EDT...

For the following areas...
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood
MI...

At 1253 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Point Patterson to Grand Traverse Light to 11 nm
east of Pierport, moving northeast at 45 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
         suddenly higher waves.

Locations impacted include...
Old Mission Lighthouse, Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, Traverse City, and
Northport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Seek safe shelter...mariners can expect gusty winds and increasing
waves.

&&

LAT...LON 4477 8565 4490 8567 4494 8562 4497 8566
      4506 8559 4511 8562 4515 8561 4518 8555
      4521 8554 4522 8539 4511 8535 4497 8536
      4476 8549 4474 8555
TIME...MOT...LOC 0453Z 227DEG 54KT 4589 8572 4522 8557 4443 8597

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...40KTS

$$

Dippman