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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1120 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

LMZ844>849-282330-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0040.230329T0400Z-230330T0300Z/
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-
1120 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
  waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 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
1000 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

LHZ349-282200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0038.230329T1200Z-230330T0200Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
1000 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 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
1000 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

LMZ323-341-342-344>346-282200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0038.230329T0600Z-230330T0000Z/
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-
1000 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
  waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 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 Detroit/Pontiac MI
949 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

LHZ421-441-290215-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0030.230329T1200Z-230330T0200Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
949 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the west
  with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant waves will
  be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
  Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 PM EDT
  Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 9 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.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1007 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-291200-
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-
1007 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A brief shot of accumulating snow arrives very late tonight. Gusty
winds and lowered visibility will be possible.

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

Accumulating snow will continue into Wednesday morning. Gusty
winds and lowered visibility will also be possible.

There is concern for a strong storm system to bring heavy rain,
snow, and a wintry mix with gusty winds Thursday night into
Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
529 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

LMZ844>849-290930-
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-
529 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Conditions will become hazardous for smaller craft beginning
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Conditions will remain hazardous for smaller craft Wednesday and
into Wednesday evening.

Gales will be likely beginning Thursday night and lasting through
Friday night.

Thunderstorms will be possible on Friday and Friday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely not be needed.

$$

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