Gale Warning

Active

Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake

Status In Progress Started about 3 hours ago

Ends Oct 18, 11:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 18, 10:03 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake and Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* 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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