Expires:202507121430;;317470 FZUS73 KAPX 121324 MWSAPX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 924 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025 LHZ345>347-361-121430- 924 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025 ...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 923 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 near Mackinac Bridge to Nine Mile Point to 26 nm southeast of Petoskey, moving northeast at 35 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. && LAT...LON 4593 8351 4583 8359 4581 8358 4541 8381 4539 8385 4544 8393 4545 8410 4560 8426 4562 8438 4561 8450 4575 8469 4579 8471 4605 8471 $$ FEF