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Gale Warning for 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island; Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

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What: For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage...

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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.

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* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM EDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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    Gale Warning issued August 23 at 2:08PM EDT until August 24 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Gaylord MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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