Gale Watch

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the north with gusts up to 20 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet.

* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI.

* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Wednesday. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday.

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