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2025 [KAPX] GAYLORD Gale (GL) Watch (A) Number 4

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Storm Based Warning History

466 
WHUS73 KAPX 181904
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
304 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-190315-
/O.NEW.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-
304 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 13 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
076 
WHUS73 KAPX 190659
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-191500-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0004.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-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-
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-191500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-191500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0600Z-250320T2100Z/
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-
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* 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...From 2 AM to 5 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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.

&&

$$
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466 
WHUS73 KAPX 181904
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
304 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-190315-
/O.NEW.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-
304 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 13 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.

&&

$$
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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.

&&

$$
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076 
WHUS73 KAPX 190659
MWWAPX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-191500-
/O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0004.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-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-
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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.

&&

$$

LSZ321-322-191500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0000Z-250320T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 
  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 
  Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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.

&&

$$

LHZ345>349-191500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0013.250320T0600Z-250320T2100Z/
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-
259 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* 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...From 2 AM to 5 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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.

&&

$$

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