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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
317 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LMZ671-872-191630-
/O.EXA.KMKX.GL.W.0010.240319T0900Z-240319T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
317 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point
  Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake and Lake Michigan from Grand
  Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
317 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-191630-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0010.240319T0900Z-240319T1800Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
317 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
402 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LHZ421-422-192000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0031.240319T1000Z-240319T2000Z/
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-
402 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the
  southwest with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5
  feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
  Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
  Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EDT Tuesday
  with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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 Northern Indiana
349 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LMZ043-046-191600-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240320T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
349 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  and waves 4 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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
339 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LMZ844>849-191545-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240321T1200Z/
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-
339 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with some gusts to 35
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
256 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-191500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0026.240319T0656Z-240321T0000Z/
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-
256 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 11 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
256 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LHZ349-191500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0026.240319T0656Z-240319T2000Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
256 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and
  highest waves around 4 feet.

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
402 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LHZ361>363-192015-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.A.0008.240320T0900Z-240321T0200Z/
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-
402 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the
  northwest with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant
  waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
  16 feet.

* WHERE...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 and Lake Huron
  from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EDT
  Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous 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 waves.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
520 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 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-
192200-
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-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange,
Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier,
Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac,
Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester,
Akron, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne,
New Haven, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport,
Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash,
North Manchester, Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur,
Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier,
Portland, Dunkirk, Michigan City, La Porte, Kingsbury, Fish Lake,
South Bend, Mishawaka, Lakeville, Granger, Syracuse, Milford,
North Webster, Leesburg, Wanatah, La Crosse, Union Mills,
North Liberty, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Warsaw, Winona Lake,
Silver Lake, Mentone, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Edwardsburg,
Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon,
Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield,
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Paw Paw Lake, Niles, New Buffalo,
Stevensville, Berrien Springs, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon,
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville,
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne,
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert,
Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
520 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024 /420 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024/

...Strong Gusty Winds Expected Today...

Southwest winds gusting to 40 mph with a few sporadic gusts to 45
mph possible into this evening. These wind gusts combined with
relative humidity values dropping down to between 30 and 40
percent will raise the fire weather potential today to elevated.
However above normal precipitation the last two weeks will limit
the overall risk.

Be sure to secure any loose outdoor objects and use caution if
driving during this time, especially if you are driving a high
profile vehicle.

Any grass or brush fires that ignite could become difficult to
control. Exercise caution with any outdoor burning or open flames
and with the disposal of smoking materials.


$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
423 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-200930-
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-
423 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Gale force winds are expected across roughly the south half of
Lake Michigan this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Northwest winds may reach gale force in the north Wednesday
morning. Additional gales may be possible early next week.

$$


www.weather.gov/mkx

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
445 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-200845-
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-
445 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024 /345 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Gusty winds between 30 and 40 mph are expected today with a few
sporadic 45 mph gusts possible.

The gusty winds combined with the dry airmass around today has
allowed for an elevated fire weather risk. One limiting factor for
this though is that over the past week or two, we`ve received above
normal precipitation allowing for fuels that are just a little too
moist. This could still result in sporadic grass fires.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Any reports pertaining to damage from the gusty winds or measured
wind gusts exceeding 45 mph would be appreciated.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
445 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LMZ043-046-200845-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
445 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Small craft conditions are expected again Wednesday.


$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
404 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LMZ844>849-200815-
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-
404 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Winds and waves will continue to create hazardous conditions for
Small Craft through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Winds and waves will continue to create hazardous conditions for
Small Craft through Wednesday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
301 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-200715-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
301 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Accumulating light snow continues early today, especially across
the eastern U.P. and far northern Lower Michigan.

Accumulating lake effect snow showers and gusty winds return
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Accumulating lake effect snow and gusty winds are expected to
continue on Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

$$

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