060 WHUS73 KAPX 190231 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1031 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-191045- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0004.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/ 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- 1031 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest waves around 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday 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. && $$