Small Craft Advisory for Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI
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What: Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. When:...
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Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 9:45AM EDT until October 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 9:41PM EDT until October 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 9:44AM EDT until October 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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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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