Gale Warning for Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.; Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake +13 more
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- Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake., Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake and 8 more
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What is happening
What: North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan. When: From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday.
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 severe conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 12:20PM CST until November 12 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 8:12AM CST until November 12 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 3:13AM CST until November 12 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 3:13AM CST until November 12 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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