Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

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