Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Detroit/Pontiac, MI
Areas Affected: Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
Urgency: Future
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Possible
Alert Sent: Wednesday 8:03pm EST
Alert Effective: Wednesday 8:03pm EST
Alert Expires: Thursday 10:15am EST (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Friday 11:00pm EST
Event Ends: Saturday 7:00am EST
Issued by: NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will be 10 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 15 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 3 AM EST Saturday with the largest waves expected around 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.633c158113f713ac2ccc0ea0d24ec23b2f886588.001.1 Codes: LHZ361, LHZ362 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.633c158113f713ac2ccc0ea0d24ec23b2f886588.001.1