Ended official alertUpdated
Marine Weather Statement for Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
This alert has ended.Kept for recent context. Do not use it as a current warning.
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm northwest of Alpena, moving northeast at 30 knots.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 5 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Gaylord MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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