Gale Warning issued September 15 at 2:18PM EDT until September 15 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

**Gale Warning issued September 15 at 2:18PM EDT until September 15 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI**

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 9 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

**What You Should Do:**

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 Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Gaylord MI

- **Effective:** Sep 15, 2026 2:18 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 15, 2026 10:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*