21-foot waves possible on Lake Michigan during gale warning


21-foot waves possible on Lake Michigan during gale warning

Wave chasers, get out your cameras and head for the Lake Michigan shoreline.

The National Weather Service is predicting up to 21-foot waves on the Great Lake during a gale Thursday.

This gale warning was issued today for Wednesday night through Monday. The most vigorous wave action is expected to come Thursday.

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The warning is split into two areas: north of Pentwater and south of Pentwater. South of Pentwater will see the bigger waves of up to 21 feet, but the northern area will see some impressive swells as well - up to 18 feet.

By Thursday, the southern area will be seeing winds up to 50 mph with precipitation, according to NWS. Waves are expected to be 7-10 feet with occasional 13-foot waves and building to 12-16 feet with occasional 21-foot waves.

Thursday night, things will calm down a bit with the biggest waves coming in around 12 feet. On Friday, they could build back up to an occasional 18-footer, and then 13 feet overnight.

From Saturday to Monday, the biggest waves will be a maximum of 9 feet.

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For the northern area of the warning, waves are expected to build to an occasional 18 feet Thursday. Occasional 12-foot waves could be seen Friday. After that, the waves will calm to less than 10 feet through Monday.

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