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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
926 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

LHZ421-422-441-051430-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.A.0013.241006T0600Z-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-
926 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 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 and Port Austin to Harbor Beach 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 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
926 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

LHZ363-462-051430-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.A.0013.241006T0600Z-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-
926 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the south
  with gusts up to 40 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 and Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach
  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 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
926 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

LHZ463-051430-
/O.EXA.KDTX.GL.A.0013.241006T0600Z-241006T1400Z/
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
926 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the south
  with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will
  be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 AM EDT Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
926 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

LHZ442-051430-
/O.EXA.KDTX.GL.A.0013.241006T0600Z-241006T1400Z/
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
926 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the south with
  gusts up to 35 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.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 AM EDT Sunday
  with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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