...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft occurring. For 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. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to
Ontonagon MI and Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal
MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST Saturday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
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