Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
338 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

LSZ321-322-250445-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251124T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0016.251126T2100Z-251128T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
338 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-250445-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251125T0200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0016.251126T1500Z-251128T0900Z/
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-
338 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30
  kts from the southwest and highest waves around 7 feet. For
  the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest
  and highest waves around 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
  late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-250445-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0016.251126T1500Z-251128T1200Z/
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-
338 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 25
  kts from the southwest and highest waves around 4 feet. For
  the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the west and
  highest waves around 13 feet possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
  Friday 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.

&&

$$