Headline:
Gale Watch issued April 27 at 3:00AM CDT until April 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Gale Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 1:00am
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 7 to 12 ft possible.
* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
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; Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI