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Detroit - MI, US, National Weather Service

Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant waves will be 8 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 11 feet. During the Gale Watch, expect sustained winds up to 37 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 46 knots. The largest significant waves will be 9 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 13 feet. WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI. WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 1 AM EDT Thursday with the largest waves expected around 3 AM EDT Thursday. During the Gale Watch, the maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 5 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.