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Gale Warning
ActivePort Austin to Harbor Beach MI
Status
In Progress
Started 30 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the north with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the north with gusts up to 29 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 14 feet.
* WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.
* 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.
Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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