Whitehall, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory early this morning, waves
will gradually subside to below 4 feet by 800 am. For the Gale
Warning tonight into Friday, southwest gales to 40 knots
developing and waves building to 6 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10
AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Small Craft Advisory conditions will
abate this morning as waves fall below 4 feet. A respite is
expected today with lighter winds and lower wave action as a
ridge of high pressure moves through. Gale conditions develop
quickly tonight after dark persisting into Friday morning.
Southwest gales to 40 knots and waves pushing to 10 feet are
expected.

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.

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