Gale Watch for Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI; Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge; Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the west and highest waves around 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 11 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest waves.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the west and highest waves around 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 11 feet possible. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 17 at 4:43AM EDT until October 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued October 17 at 4:43AM EDT until October 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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Source and limitations
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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