Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
1259 PM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
LHZ361>363-422-462>464-020500-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.A.0011.250402T0800Z-250403T0200Z/
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-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port 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-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
1259 PM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 33 knots from the
southeast with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest significant
waves will be 15 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
22 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT
Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EDT
Wednesday.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
1259 PM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
LHZ421-441>443-020500-
/O.CAN.KDTX.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250401T2000Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.A.0011.250402T0800Z-250403T0200Z/
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-
1259 PM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the
southeast with gusts up to 39 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...The maximum winds are expected around 8 AM EDT
Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EDT
Wednesday.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1100 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
LMZ043-046-012300-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0028.250402T0200Z-250402T0900Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0007.250402T0900Z-250402T2000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1100 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale Watch,
southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and
waves 2 to 4 feet possible.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 5 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Wednesday afternoon.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1030 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
LMZ844>849-012230-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.A.0007.250402T0600Z-250402T1800Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1030 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southeast gales to 35 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet
possible.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday afternoon.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
Issued by National Weather Service Marquette MI
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
LHZ346>349-011745-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0005.250402T0800Z-250403T0200Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the southeast and
highest waves around 16 feet possible.
* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of
Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc
Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder
Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
Issued by National Weather Service Marquette MI
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
LHZ345-011745-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0005.250402T1200Z-250403T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the east and highest
waves around 10 feet possible.
* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge
including Mackinac Island.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest 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 highest
waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
Issued by National Weather Service Marquette MI
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
LMZ323-341-342-344>346-011745-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0005.250402T1000Z-250402T2100Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the east and highest
waves around 9 feet possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
Issued by National Weather Service Marquette MI
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
LSZ321-322-011745-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0005.250402T1200Z-250403T0300Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the southeast and
highest waves around 6 feet possible.
* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E.
Potagannissing Bay.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest 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 highest
waves.
&&
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