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Gale Watch

Active

Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI; Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge; Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay; Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI; Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI

Starts
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Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest waves around 10 feet possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.
* 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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