Gale Watch 04/27/2025 12:49 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Watch issued April 27 at 3:49PM EDT until April 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event: 
Gale Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 27, 2025 - 12:49pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * 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: 
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Marquette MI