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Gale Watch

New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI; Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI

Upgraded Oct 15, 4:03 AM EDT

Map of the Gale Watch over New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 16, 5:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 17, 2:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 14, 11:00 AM EDT
Updated
1 time, last Oct 14, 3:44 PM EDT
Office
-
Number
5 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Lake Michigan

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

What
North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible.
Where
Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
When
From Friday morning through late Friday night.
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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