Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 2 at 5:07PM EST until January 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 2:07pm
Expires:
January 2, 2025 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to
Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
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.
Area Description:
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI