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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
204 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024

LHZ361-362-052015-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0013.241006T0200Z-241006T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0017.241006T0200Z-241006T1400Z/
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-
204 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the south
  with gusts up to 41 knots. The largest significant waves will
  be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EDT 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ363-462-463-052015-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0013.241006T0600Z-241006T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0017.241006T0400Z-241006T1400Z/
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
204 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the south
  with gusts up to 41 knots. The largest significant waves will
  be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond
  5NM off shore, 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 4 AM EDT Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EDT 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-441-442-052015-
/O.UPG.KDTX.GL.A.0013.241006T0600Z-241006T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0017.241006T0400Z-241006T1400Z/
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-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
204 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the south
  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, Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
  Bay Port MI, Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Harbor Beach
  to Port Sanilac MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 5 AM EDT 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LHZ443-052015-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0079.241006T0400Z-241006T1400Z/
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
204 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the south
  with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will
  be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.

* WHERE...Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 AM EDT Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 5 AM EDT 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-LEZ444-052015-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0079.241006T0600Z-241006T1400Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
204 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the south
  with gusts up to 29 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 8 AM EDT Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$