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WHUS73 KDTX 162012
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
312 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

LHZ422-170900-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251117T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-251117T0900Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
312 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5
  feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gusts to 35 knots remain
  possible through the early evening hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ421-170930-
/O.CAN.KDTX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251117T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-251117T2100Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-
312 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8
  feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
  Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gusts to 35 knots remain
  possible through the early evening hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ361>363-170300-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251117T0300Z/
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
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-
312 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
  16 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque
  Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore, Lake Huron from Presque Isle
  Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron
  from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441-462>464-170300-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251117T0300Z/
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
312 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
  16 feet.

* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Lake Huron from Port
  Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore, 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 6 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-170900-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-251117T0900Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
312 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7
  feet.

* WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to
  Port Huron MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LCZ460-LEZ444-170300-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-251117T0300Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
312 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 27 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3
  feet.

* WHERE...In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Erie,
  Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape
  MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$