Gale Watch
Gale Watch issued October 31 at 3:36PM EDT until November 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
Alert Description
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible on Sunday, becoming west 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt Sunday night, then becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt Monday and Monday night. Waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds on Sunday will turn westerly Sunday night and then northwesterly on Monday.
Safety Instructions
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.