Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac, MI

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
952 PM EST Thu Nov 13 2025

LHZ361-362-141530-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0018.251115T2300Z-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-
952 PM EST Thu Nov 13 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will
  be 14 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 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 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LHZ363-441-462-463-141530-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0018.251116T0300Z-251117T0300Z/
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-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-
952 PM EST Thu Nov 13 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest
  with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will
  be 14 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond
  5NM off shore, 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 6 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LHZ421-422-141530-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0018.251116T0300Z-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-
952 PM EST Thu Nov 13 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest
  with gusts 35 to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be
  6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet on Outer
  Bay.

* 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...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EST Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$