Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 8 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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