Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 9:47AM EST until December 4 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 6:47am
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
45 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft expected.
* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to
Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI,
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle
River to Manitou Island MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/
this afternoon to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Wednesday. For the Gale
Warning, from 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Wednesday to 1 PM EST /noon
CST/ Thursday.
* 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:
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI; Black River To Ontonagon MI; Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI; Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI; Eagle River to Manitou Island MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI