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Gale Warning

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Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

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* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the south with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet.
* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore, Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 12 PM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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