* WHAT…For the first Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt
with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft expected. For the
Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt
and waves 15 to 20 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning,
north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 14 to
19 ft expected.
* WHERE…Central Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan,
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand
Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake.
* WHEN…For the first Gale Warning, until 1 AM CDT Thursday.
For the Storm Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Thursday. For the
second Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 4 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.