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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:58 AM Dec. 9, 2023 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the south and highest
waves around 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge
including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel,
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI
Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon
Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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 severe conditions.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:28 AM Dec. 9, 2023 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and result in isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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