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 Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to
Ontonagon MI and Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal
MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/
Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM EST /9 AM
CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday.
* 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:
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI; Black River To Ontonagon MI; Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI