Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:35AM CST until December 29 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 29, 2024 - 1:35am
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts between 35 kt and 40
kt. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...The Open Waters of Lake Michigan south of a Wind Point,
Wisconsin to Holland, Michigan line.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.
* 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 severe conditions.
Area Description:
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.; Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake; Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI