Small Craft Advisory for Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI; 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage
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What you need to know
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- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage, Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI
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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:35PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Source and limitations
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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