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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveGrand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI; Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge; Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay; Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI; Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 11 feet possible.
* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest 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 highest waves.
Data from the National Weather Service
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