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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
407 AM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

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Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
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-
407 AM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest
  waves around 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

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JZ