Expires:202405220845;;645212 FZUS73 KAPX 220721 MWSAPX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 321 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024 LHZ345>347-361-220845- 321 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island... Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore... St Ignace to False Detour Channel... Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island... At 320 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 nm northeast of Harbor Springs to 32 nm southeast of Petoskey, moving northeast at 45 knots. Locations impacted include... Cheboygan, Mackinac Island, False Detour Channel, Hammond Bay, Adams Point, Gros Cap, Beaver Tail Point, Cecil Bay, Point Nipigon, The Mackinac Bridge, Nine Mile Point, Bois Blanc Island, Observatory Point, Saint Ignace, Saint Martin Island, Mackinac Bridge, Marquette Island, Saint Marys River, Forty Mile Point, and Cordwood Point. 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 these storms pass. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives. && LAT...LON 4532 8352 4547 8393 4548 8411 4562 8423 4563 8446 4574 8470 4575 8485 4590 8484 4587 8482 4584 8473 4608 8468 4596 8398 4599 8386 4594 8379 4595 8363 4591 8359 4599 8345 4582 8359 4562 8315 $$ Dippman