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🟡 Moderate
Gale Watch
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island; St Ignace to False Detour Channel
Gale Watch issued November 1 at 3:57AM EDT until November 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Alert Description
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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 highest waves.
Time Information
Effective
Nov 2, 2025, 9:00 PM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 4:00 PM
Issued
Nov 1, 2025, 7:57 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Gaylord MI
National Weather Service