Heavy Freezing Spray Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
901 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

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Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond
5NM off shore-
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-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
901 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
  greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point
  MI beyond 5NM off shore, 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 and Lake Huron from
  Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 PM EST
  Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EST
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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