Headline:
Gale Warning issued April 3 at 9:15AM CDT until April 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2025 - 7:15am
Expires:
April 3, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan,
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI
5NM offshore to Mid Lake.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT this afternoon.
* 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 severe conditions.
Area Description:
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore; Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake; Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake; Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI