WHUS73 KDTX 170149 MWWDTX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 949 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 LHZ361-362-170800- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-261017T0800Z/ Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- 949 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the north with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ363-441>443-462>464-170800- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-261017T0800Z/ Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore- 949 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 14 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LHZ421-422-170800- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-261017T0800Z/ Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- 949 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LCZ460-170800- /O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-261017T0800Z/ Lake St Clair- 949 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained windsup to 30 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Lake St Clair. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ444-171400- /O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-261017T1400Z/ Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- 949 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the north with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$