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Gale Watch
Issued: 7:42 PM Oct. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the north with gusts up to 20 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Wednesday. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:42 PM Oct. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the north with gusts up to 20 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the north with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet. * WHERE...Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI and Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Wednesday. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
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