- In force from
- Oct 16, 1:00 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 4:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 9:44 AM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 15, 9:41 PM EDT
- Office
- Detroit/Pontiac, MI
- Number
- 16 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Lake Huron
GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY
For Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI; Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI; Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI; Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach 5NM Off Shore to the US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border, from Detroit/Pontiac, MI
- What
- Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the north with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will be 14 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 20 feet.
- Where
- Portions of Lake Huron.
- When
- The maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For 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, from Detroit/Pontiac, MI
- What
- Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the north with gusts up to 38 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 9 PM EDT Friday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border, from Detroit/Pontiac, MI
- What
- Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the north with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet.
- Where
- Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore.
- When
- The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EDT Friday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
Every area Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI; Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI; Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI; Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach 5NM Off Shore to the US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border; 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; Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
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