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Gale Watch

Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay; Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI

Ended Oct 17, 4:00 AM EDT

Map of the Gale Watch over Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 16, 11:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 17, 4:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 14, 3:09 AM EDT
Updated
1 time, last Oct 14, 3:42 PM EDT
Office
Detroit/Pontiac, MI
Number
12 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Lake Huron

GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT

What
Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet.
Where
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.
When
The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT Friday.
Impacts
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

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