Gale Watch

Active

Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI; Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI; Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI; Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach 5NM Off Shore to the US/Canadian border

Starts Oct 16, 11:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 17, 4:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 14, 3:09 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 37 knots from the north with gusts up to 46 knots. The largest significant waves will be 20 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 29 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Friday.

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

Instructions

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

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