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urgent - marine weather message
national weather service gaylord mi
150 pm est sun dec 8 2013
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straits of mackinac within 5nm 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 point to alabaster mi-
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-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
150 pm est sun dec 8 2013
...small craft advisory in effect from 1 pm monday to 4 am est
tuesday...
the national weather service in gaylord has issued a small craft
advisory...which is in effect from 1 pm monday to 4 am est
tuesday.
* please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed
information.
precautionary/preparedness actions
inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
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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-
lake huron from port austin to harbor beach beyond 5nm off shore-
350 pm est sun dec 8 2013
...gale watch remains in effect from monday afternoon through
late monday night...
a gale watch remains in effect from monday afternoon through late
monday night.
* wind and waves: during the gale watch...expect sustained winds
up to 31 knots from the west with gusts up to 38 knots. the
largest expected significant waves will be 9 feet with a
potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.
* timing: the maximum winds are expected around 11 pm est monday
with the largest waves expected around 1 am est tuesday.
refer to the latest marine forecasts for greater detail.
precautionary/preparedness actions...
a gale watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. it is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
&&
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