FZUS73 KAPX 181404 MWSAPX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI Issued by National Weather Service Marquette MI 1004 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026 LHZ349-363-181530- 1004 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026 ...THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING GUSTY WINDS AND SMALL HAIL EXPECTED... The areas affected include... Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border... Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI... At 955 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms capable of producing winds to around 34 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located from 8nm north of Au Sable Point, extending south to 4nm south of Tawas Point moving east at 40 knots. 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 this storm passes. && LAT...LON 4419 8359 4430 8356 4436 8339 4448 8337 4449 8232 4419 8225 4417 8226 $$ NJL