Gale Watch

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon.

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