Small Craft Advisory for Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI; Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI
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What: During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the north with gusts up to 20 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots....
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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...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the north with gusts up to 20 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Wednesday. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 14 at 3:42PM EDT until October 15 at 2:00AM 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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