- In force from
- Oct 16, 11:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 4:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 14, 2:17 AM EDT
- Updated
- 4 times, last Oct 14, 11:36 PM EDT
- Office
- Gaylord, MI
- Number
- 10 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate
- Where
- Lake Huron Lake Michigan Lake Superior
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
- What
- Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest waves around 10 feet possible.
- Where
- Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.
- When
- From Friday morning through late Friday night.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves.
Every area Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island; St Ignace to False Detour Channel; 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island; Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI
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