Gale Warning for Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay; Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI, Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI, Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore, Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border, Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach 5NM Off Shore to the US/Canadian border, Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border, Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border, Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border and 3 more
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What is happening
What: Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Outer Saginaw Bay...
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 15 at 3:40AM EDT until October 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Gale Warning issued October 15 at 3:40AM EDT until October 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Gale Warning issued October 15 at 3:40AM EDT until October 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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