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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0022 Issued by the Gaylord Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-19 02:00:48 812 WHUS73 KAPX 190800 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 300 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-192100- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.A.0022.251220T2100Z-251221T0900Z/ 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- 300 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest waves around 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-192100- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 300 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-192100- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251220T0000Z/ 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- 300 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 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 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 09:09:14 357 WHUS73 KAPX 191509 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1009 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-192315- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0022.251220T2100Z-251221T0900Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 1009 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest waves around 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345>349-192315- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251220T0000Z/ 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- 1009 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 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 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-192100- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1009 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-19 14:17:53 674 WHUS73 KAPX 192017 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ323-344>346-200430- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0022.251220T2100Z-251221T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0037.251220T2100Z-251221T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. For the second Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest waves around 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LMZ341-342-200430- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251220T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0022.251220T2100Z-251221T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0037.251220T2100Z-251221T1200Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. For the second Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest waves around 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ345-200430- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251220T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0037.251220T2100Z-251221T1200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. For the second Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LSZ321-322-200430- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.251219T2100Z-251221T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ346>349-200000- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251220T0000Z/ 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- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 feet. * 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...Until 7 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. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-19 14:17:53 674 WHUS73 KAPX 192017 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ323-344>346-200430- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0022.251220T2100Z-251221T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0037.251220T2100Z-251221T1200Z/ Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. For the second Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest waves around 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ341-342-200430- /O.EXT.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251220T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KAPX.GL.A.0022.251220T2100Z-251221T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0037.251220T2100Z-251221T1200Z/ Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. For the second Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest waves around 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LHZ345-200430- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251220T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0037.251220T2100Z-251221T1200Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. For the second Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the west and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ321-322-200430- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0129.251219T2100Z-251221T1200Z/ Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 13 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...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LHZ346>349-200000- /O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251220T0000Z/ St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- 317 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 feet. * WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||