Headline:
Gale Warning issued April 21 at 11:16AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2025 - 8:16am
Expires:
April 21, 2025 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to
19 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 35 knots. The
largest significant waves will be 2 feet with a potential
maximum wave height of 3 feet. During the Small Craft
Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 16 knots from the west
with gusts up to 22 knots. The largest significant waves will
be 2 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 3 feet.
* WHERE...Lake St Clair.
* WHEN...During the Gale Warning, the maximum winds are expected
around 3 PM EDT Monday with the largest waves expected around
3 PM EDT Monday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum
winds are expected around 12 AM EDT Tuesday with the largest
waves expected around 12 AM EDT Tuesday. During the Small
Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT
Monday with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Monday.
* 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 hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion)
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI