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Gale Warning
ActiveStraits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island; St Ignace to False Detour Channel
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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