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Gale Watch for Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI; Portage Lake to Huron Island MI to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays; Huron Islands to Marquette MI

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What: For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...

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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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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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    Gale Watch issued July 20 at 11:04AM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Marquette MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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