* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. 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.
* WHERE…Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake
Michigan.
* WHEN…For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Wednesday to 9 AM CST
Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 9 PM
Wednesday to 9 AM CST 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.