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Gale Warning

New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI; Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI

Until Oct 17, 2:00 AM EDT

Map of the Gale Warning over New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 16, 11:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 17, 2:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 15, 9:43 PM EDT
Updated
1 time, last Oct 16, 3:40 AM EDT
Office
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Number
13 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate, Expected, Likely
Where
Lake Michigan

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY

What
For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 33 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 16 feet expected.
Where
Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
When
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

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