Marine Weather Statement for Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI; Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI; Manistee to Point Betsie MI +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake, Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI
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- Minor
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What is happening
At 939 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were centered 20 nm west of Point Betsie, moving east at 35 knots. Locations impacted include... Sleeping Bear Point, Arcadia, Empire, Glen Arbor, Point Betsie,...
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 these storms pass.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 939 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were centered 20 nm west of Point Betsie, moving east at 35 knots. Locations impacted include... Sleeping Bear Point, Arcadia, Empire, Glen Arbor, Point Betsie, Pyramid Point, South Manitou Island, and Frankfort.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued October 12 at 9:41PM 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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