Gale Watch

Active

Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.; Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore; Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake; Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake

Starts Oct 16, 5:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 17, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 14, 2:55 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 15 to 20 ft possible.

* WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Friday night.

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

Instructions

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 waves.

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