Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening.

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