Gale Watch 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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- 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: Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 15 to 20 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. When: From late Thursday night through late Friday night.
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...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 15 to 20 ft possible. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Friday night. * 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 1:55AM CDT until October 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 1:55AM CDT until October 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 1:55AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:29AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:29AM CDT until October 16 at 10:00PM CDT 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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