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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:36 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning today, west winds to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 12 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 5 to 10 feet today, then subsiding to 2 to 5 feet tonight. Waves 3 to 6 feet Saturday-Saturday evening building to 5 to 9 feet late Saturday night. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts to 35 knots possible after midnight Saturday night. A gale watch may be needed. 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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