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Small Craft Advisory

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Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI

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* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the southwest with isolated gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.
* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI.
* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Thursday. During the Low Water Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots may cause water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie to drop near or below the critical mark for safe navigation which is 13 inches above low water datum.
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