Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 3 at 3:13AM EST until January 5 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 12:13am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the
northwest with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant
waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
16 feet.
* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque
Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle
Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 1 PM EST Saturday
with the largest waves expected around 5 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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 Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI