Gale Watch

Active

Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island; St Ignace to False Detour Channel; Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI

Starts Oct 16, 11:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 17, 4:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 14, 2:17 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 11 feet possible.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest 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 highest waves.

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