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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:37 PM Oct. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the south with gusts up to 25 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 26 knots from the west with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 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 11 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Saturday. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Sunday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT Sunday. * 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 7:37 PM Oct. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 17 knots from the south with gusts up to 25 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 26 knots from the west with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 10 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 11 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Saturday. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EDT Sunday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EDT Sunday. * 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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