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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0013 Issued by the Gaylord Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-11-05 12:42:19 579 WHUS73 KAPX 051841 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 141 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 LHZ347-348-060300- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251106T0300Z/ 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- 141 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-060300- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251106T0300Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 141 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ344>346-060300- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0013.251107T0200Z-251107T1200Z/ Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 141 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the south and highest waves around 11 feet possible. * WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-060300- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay- 141 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345-346-349-060300- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 141 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-05 20:57:02 158 WHUS73 KAPX 060256 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 956 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 LSZ321-322-061000- /O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251106T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.251106T0300Z-251106T1000Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 956 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ347-348-060900- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251106T0900Z/ 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- 956 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST 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. && $$ LMZ344>346-061100- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0013.251107T0200Z-251107T1200Z/ Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 956 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the south and highest waves around 11 feet possible. * WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-061000- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ 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- 956 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345-346-349-061000- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 956 PM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-11-06 02:52:09 243 WHUS73 KAPX 060851 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 351 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 LHZ347-348-061000- /O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251106T0900Z/ 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- 351 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... $$ LMZ344>346-061700- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0013.251107T0200Z-251107T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0027.251107T0200Z-251107T1200Z/ Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 351 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, highest waves around 4 feet. For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the south and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ323-341-342-061000- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ 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- 351 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345-346-349-061000- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 351 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-061000- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 351 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 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...Until 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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