Gale Warning issued March 5 at 3:37AM EST until March 6 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT…During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to
32 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 37 knots. The
largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential
maximum wave height of 19 feet. During the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* 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 9 AM EST Thursday
with the largest waves expected around 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.