[UPDATE] Gale Warning

FROM: NWS Gaylord MI
AREA: 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island; Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
SENT: 2026-07-21T22:37:00-04:00

Gale Warning issued July 21 at 10:37PM EDT until July 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from
the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. For the Small
Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest
and highest waves around 9 feet expected.

* WHERE…5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI
including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon
Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN…For the Gale Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 11 PM EDT
Wednesday.

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

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-22T06:45:00-04:00