Gale Watch

Active

Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay; Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI

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 36 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 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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