FZUS73 KAPX 090031 MWSAPX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI Issued by National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 831 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 LHZ348-349-362-363-090130- 831 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border... Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border... Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary... Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI... At 830 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Sturgeon Point, moving east at 25 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Sturgeon Point and Harrisville around 835 PM EDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. && LAT...LON 4441 8258 4443 8336 4470 8332 4487 8335 4491 8345 4493 8347 4497 8254 $$ AA