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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gaylord MI

1136 PM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026



LMZ323-341-342-344>346-151145-

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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-

1136 PM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026



...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH

FRIDAY EVENING...



* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest 

  waves around 11 feet possible.



* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 



* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.



* 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.



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LSZ321-322-151145-

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Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-

St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-

1136 PM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026



...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH

FRIDAY EVENING...



* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 

  waves around 11 feet possible.



* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point 

  Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. 

  Potagannissing Bay.



* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.



* 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.



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LHZ345>349-151145-

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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-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-

1136 PM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026



...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE

FRIDAY NIGHT...



* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest 

  waves around 10 feet possible.



* WHERE...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 and Sturgeon 

  Pt to Alabaster MI.



* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday 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.



&&



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