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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI

937 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024



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Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt

beyond 5 NM off shore-

Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond

5NM off shore-

937 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024



...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY

EVENING...



* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the east 

  with gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will 

  be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet.



* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque 

  Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle 

  Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore.



* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EDT 

  Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 2 PM EDT 

  Wednesday.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could

  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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