Gale Warning 04/21/2025 03:00 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued April 21 at 5:00AM CDT until April 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 21, 2025 - 3:00am
Expires: 
April 21, 2025 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description: 
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore; Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake; Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake; Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI