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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

LHZ464-160930-
/O.EXA.KDTX.GL.W.0024.251116T0100Z-251117T0300Z/
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
  13 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM
  Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 9 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.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-160930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-251116T1400Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0024.251116T1400Z-251117T0300Z/
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-
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
  up to 26 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 33 knots.
  The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential
  maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect
  sustained winds up to 27 knots from the northwest with gusts
  up to 36 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 and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
  Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are
  expected around 2 AM EST Sunday with the largest waves
  expected around 8 AM EST Sunday. During the Gale Warning, the
  maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EST Sunday with the
  largest waves expected around 7 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.

&&

$$

LHZ361>363-160930-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0024.251115T2200Z-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-
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 40 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, 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 8 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.

&&

$$

LHZ441-462-463-160930-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0024.251116T0100Z-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-
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 39 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
  19 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 9 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.

&&

$$

LHZ442-443-160930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.251115T2200Z-251117T0900Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

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

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 37 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...The maximum winds are expected around 8 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-LEZ444-160930-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0085.251116T0000Z-251117T0300Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
342 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4
  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 9 AM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 9 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.

&&

$$