Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 12 at 10:19AM EST until December 12 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 12, 2024 - 7:19am
Expires:
December 12, 2024 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft occurring. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 PM EST this
evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Friday.
* 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:
Munising to Grand Marais MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI