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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ844-222100-
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0096.241122T0620Z-241123T1800Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and waves 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ845>848-222100-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-241123T1800Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...South Haven to Pentwater.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ849-222100-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-241123T1800Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
342 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ043-046-221645-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-241123T1600Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
342 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
341 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LHZ345>349-221645-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-241123T1200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
341 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest
  waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge
  including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel,
  5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
  Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI
  Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon
  Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
341 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-221645-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-241123T1200Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
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-
341 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest
  waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
942 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

LHZ421-441>443-221530-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0096.241122T0600Z-241122T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0024.241122T1200Z-241123T0000Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
942 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
  up to 24 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 knots.
  The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential
  maximum wave height of 10 feet. During the Gale Warning,
  expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the north with
  gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will be 9
  feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
  Inner Saginaw Bay, Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor
  Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.

* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are
  expected around 6 AM EST Friday with the largest waves
  expected around 6 AM EST Friday. During the Gale Warning, the
  maximum winds are expected around 9 AM EST Friday with the
  largest waves expected around 11 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
942 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

LHZ422-221530-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0096.241122T0600Z-241123T0300Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
942 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5
  feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EST Friday
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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