Small Craft Advisory 01/03/2025 01:40 for areas

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