Marine Weather Statement for Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border +1 more
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What you need to know
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- 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
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What is happening
At 1243 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. Waterspout formation is also possible with showers and storms this afternoon. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm west of South Point to 7 nm west of Greenbush to near...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Waterspout formation is also possible. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1243 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. Waterspout formation is also possible with showers and storms this afternoon. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm west of South Point to 7 nm west of Greenbush to near Pinconning, moving east at 25 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 22 at 12:46PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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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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