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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
942 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

LHZ421-441>443-221530-
/O.EXT.KDTX.SC.Y.0096.241122T0600Z-241122T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.W.0024.241122T1200Z-241123T0000Z/
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-
942 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
  up to 24 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 knots.
  The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential
  maximum wave height of 10 feet. During the Gale Warning,
  expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the north with
  gusts up to 35 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...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are
  expected around 6 AM EST Friday with the largest waves
  expected around 6 AM EST Friday. During the Gale Warning, the
  maximum winds are expected around 9 AM EST Friday with the
  largest waves expected around 11 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
342 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ043-046-221645-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-241123T1600Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
342 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
341 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LHZ345>349-221645-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-241123T1200Z/
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-
341 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest
  waves around 7 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 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
341 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-221645-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-241123T1200Z/
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-
341 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest
  waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ844-222100-
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0096.241122T0620Z-241123T1800Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and waves 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ845>848-222100-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-241123T1800Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...South Haven to Pentwater.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ849-222100-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-241123T1800Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
120 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
942 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

LHZ422-221530-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0096.241122T0600Z-241123T0300Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
942 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5
  feet.

* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EST Friday
  with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
726 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

INZ005-012-014-103-104-203-204-MIZ078-177-277-221430-
Elkhart-Starke-Marshall-Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-
Southern La Porte-Western St. Joseph IN-Cass MI-Northern Berrien-
Southern Berrien-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Knox,
North Judson, Bass Lake, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Michigan City,
La Porte, Kingsbury, Fish Lake, South Bend, Mishawaka, Lakeville,
Granger, Wanatah, La Crosse, Union Mills, North Liberty,
New Carlisle, Walkerton, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Edwardsburg,
Marcellus, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Paw Paw Lake, Niles,
New Buffalo, Stevensville, and Berrien Springs
726 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024 /626 AM CST Fri Nov 22 2024/

...A few slick spots on roads this morning...

The combination of ongoing lake effect rain and drizzle, recent
snow, and temperatures hovering around the freezing mark have led
to a few slick spots on roadways this morning. Temperatures will
rise into the upper 30s and lower 40s by 9 AM EST with a reduced
threat of slick conditions heading into mid morning. If travelling
early this morning, be prepared for isolated slick conditions and
variable road conditions.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
522 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ043-046-231030-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
522 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

Gusts up to 30 kts are possible today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

Hazardous conditions for small craft are expected to continue
through Saturday.


$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
522 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-231030-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
522 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024 /422 AM CST Fri Nov 22 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Slick spots will be possible during the morning commute, especially
on bridges and overpasses.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
323 AM CST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-230930-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
323 AM CST Fri Nov 22 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Wind gusts to 30 knots are likely today, but gale force winds are
not expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

$$


www.weather.gov/mkx

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
355 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LMZ844>849-230900-
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-
355 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Winds and waves on Lake Michigan will be hazardous to small craft.
A few gusts to gale force are possible during the day.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Waves on Lake Michigan will be hazardous to small craft Saturday
morning, and will frequently be hazardous again during the next
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
336 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-230900-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
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-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron 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-
336 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Gale Warning is in effect today for southern Lake Huron and the
Outer Saginaw Bay. Small craft advisories are in effect for all
other nearshore waters. See latest Marine Weather Message for more
information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

$$

You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.

KDK

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