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, west winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For
the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST
this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to
10 AM EST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from
10 AM to 7 PM EST 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:
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI; Eagle River to Manitou Island MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI