Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 16 at 4:04PM EST until December 17 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 1:04pm
Expires:
December 16, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior East of a
line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line
from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from
shore.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 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:
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore; Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI