Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
254 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

LMZ080-777-779-878-270400-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0012.240927T2000Z-240928T0600Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
254 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 5 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan along and south of a line from Winthrop
  Harbor IL to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* 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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