Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:38AM EST until December 29 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 29, 2024 - 12:38am
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 knots with
gusts up to 35 to 40 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. For
the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts
up to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet diminishing to 3 to 5 feet
expected.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM
EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* 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:
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI; Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana