UPPER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL TO EAGLE RIVER… — * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.
* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Local conditions in Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI; Eagle River to Manitou Island MI may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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