Weather Alerts-

Make preparations per the instructions

Detroit - MI, US, National Weather Service

Portions of Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake St Clair

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... WHAT...During the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. During the Gale Watch, expect sustained winds up to 35 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet. WHERE...Portions of Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake St Clair. WHEN...During the Dense Fog Advisory, from late Thursday night through late Friday night. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 1 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. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.