Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 16 at 4:04PM EST until December 17 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 1:04pm
Expires:
December 16, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10
to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small
Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 2 AM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM
to 10 AM EST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
from 10 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Wednesday.
* 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:
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI