496 WHUS73 KAPX 190223 MWWAPX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 923 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021 LMZ323-341-342-344>346-191030- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T0500Z-210120T0500Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.GL.A.0002.210120T2100Z-210121T0600Z/ 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- 923 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, Highest gusts up to 25 kt and highest waves around 5 feet expected. For the GALE WATCH, Highest gusts up to 40 kt and highest waves around 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, until midnight EST Tuesday night. For the GALE WATCH, from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest 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 highest waves. && $$ LHZ345>348-191030- /O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0006.210119T1000Z-210120T0500Z/ Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary- 923 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kt and highest waves around 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to midnight EST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$