Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 3 at 4:40AM EST until January 3 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 1:40am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7
AM EST Sunday.
* 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