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Gale Watch issued November 6 at 3:36PM EST until November 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI, United States of America

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* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the
northwest with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant
waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of
16 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque
Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle
Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST Sunday
with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Sunday.

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

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionLake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturg
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-11-07T04:15:00-05:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturg

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