Gale Warning 04/21/2025 15:09 for areas

* WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the west with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...During the Low Water Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Monday with the largest waves expected around 6 PM EDT Monday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Monday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Water levels at Essexville now reside at -8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are forecasted to continue to drop between -10 to -14 inches below low water datum through late this evening, rising above critical threshold levels around and after Midnight.