Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay.

* WHEN...During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EST Friday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EST Friday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EST Friday.

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