Gale Warning

Active

Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay; Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI

Starts Oct 16, 1:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 17, 4:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 15, 3:40 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

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.

Explore All Active Alerts

Data from the National Weather Service

Service provided by Forecast Bar