Alger, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
up to 26 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 33 knots.
The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential
maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect
sustained winds up to 27 knots from the northwest with gusts
up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet
with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet.

* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
Bay Port MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 AM EST Sunday
with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EST Sunday.

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

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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