Small Craft Advisory for Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI; Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI; Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Manistee to Point Betsie MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI
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What is happening
What: Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the north and highest waves around 4 feet expected. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and...
What the bulletin says to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the north and highest waves around 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 2:25AM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 2:25AM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM 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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