Gale Watch for Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI; Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI +4 more
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- 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 37 knots from the north with gusts up to 46 knots. The largest significant waves will be 20 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 29 feet. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Portions of Lake...
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 waves.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 37 knots from the north with gusts up to 46 knots. The largest significant waves will be 20 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 29 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 3:09AM EDT until October 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 3:09AM EDT until October 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 3:09AM 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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