Gale Warning 12/29/2024 00:38 for areas

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