Gale Warning

Active

Lake 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

Starts Oct 16, 11:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 17, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 15, 3:18 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 20 ft expected.

* WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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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