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Gale Warning
ActiveLake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.; Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore; Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake; Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
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Details
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 36 kt Thursday Evening and Night. North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 36 kt Friday. Waves 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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 severe conditions.
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