Weather / Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued September 8 at 11:21AM EDT until September 9 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI; Portage Lake to Huron Island MI to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What To Do
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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Source: National Weather Service.