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WHUS73 KAPX 130026
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LMZ323-344>346-130830-
/O.CAN.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0037.240413T0026Z-240413T1500Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse
  Light to Norwood MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse
  Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee
  to Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ341-342-130600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and
  Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
  Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-130600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ347-348-130830-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
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-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI
  including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon
  Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ349-130830-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345-346-130830-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
826 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 6 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge
  including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour
  Channel.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$