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Gale Warning
Issued: 3:09 PM Sep. 4, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts 35 to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI, Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves, 10 to 13 feet, will be from Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. Generally up to 8 feet across the rest of the near shore zones on Lake Michigan. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:13 AM Sep. 4, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3 to 5 foot waves and rip currents expected. * WHERE...Emmet and Charlevoix Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
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