Gale Watch for Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI, Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI
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- Official severity
- Moderate
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- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest waves around 15 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 25 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest waves around 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:17AM EDT until October 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:17AM EDT until October 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:17AM EDT until October 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:17AM EDT until October 16 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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