Gale Warning for Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.; Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore +17 more
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What you need to know
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- Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake., Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore, Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid 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 and 16 more
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What is happening
What: North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. When: From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.
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 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Warning issued October 15 at 2:01AM CDT until October 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Gale Warning issued October 15 at 2:01AM CDT until October 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Gale Warning issued October 15 at 2:01AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Source and limitations
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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