Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

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