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Small Craft Advisory

Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI

Until Oct 17, 10:00 AM EDT

Map of the Small Craft Advisory over Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 16, 9:49 PM EDT
Until
Oct 17, 10:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 16, 9:45 AM EDT
Updated
1 time, last Oct 16, 9:49 PM EDT
Office
Detroit/Pontiac, MI
Number
63 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Minor, Expected, Likely
Where
Lake Erie

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.

What to do

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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