564 WHUS73 KDTX 180853 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 353 AM EST Fri Nov 18 2022 LEZ444-182100- /O.CON.KDTX.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-221120T0300Z/ /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-221120T0300Z/ Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- 353 AM EST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 4:00 AM EST, the observed water level at Toledo was minus 2 inches above low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 5 inches above low water datum. Strong southwest to west winds over Lake Erie are expected will continue to result in rapid fluctuations of water levels below the critical mark for safe navigation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LHZ421-441-182100- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-221120T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0023.221120T0300Z-221120T1200Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- 353 AM EST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the southwest with isolated gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the west with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EST Saturday. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 2 AM EST Sunday with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LHZ422-182100- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.221118T1500Z-221120T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0023.221120T0300Z-221120T1200Z/ Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- 353 AM EST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the west with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 1 PM EST Saturday. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 2 AM EST Sunday with the largest waves expected around PM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ LHZ442-182100- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-221120T0300Z/ Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI- 353 AM EST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LCZ460-182100- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-221120T0300Z/ Lake St Clair- 353 AM EST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Lake St Clair. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 4 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. && $$ LHZ443-182100- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0070.221118T1500Z-221120T0300Z/ Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- 353 AM EST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ361-362-182100- /O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0023.221120T0000Z-221120T1200Z/ 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- 353 AM EST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the west with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 AM EST Sunday with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LHZ363-462-182100- /O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0023.221119T1800Z-221120T1200Z/ Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- 353 AM EST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the west with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EST Sunday with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$