Small Craft Advisory for Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion); Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI
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- Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion), Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI
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What is happening
What: Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the west with gusts up to 27 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: In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Erie, Michigan Waters of Lake Erie...
What the bulletin says to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the west with gusts up to 27 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Erie, Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 3:56PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Official revision - Update
Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 9:52AM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Source and limitations
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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