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People in 9 states that they shouldn’t bring boats on water

The National Weather Service (NWS) has published storm warnings for waters from nine states, which was there before boating due to dangerous conditions because strong winds, high waves and reduced visibility are expected, which makes the maritime journey dangerous.

The warnings that affect New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Maine, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Ohio and Wisconsin remain in force until January 28, with some regions exposed to extended risks.

Why is it important

Sturm warnings indicate difficult maritime weather that could endanger ships, including leisure boats and commercial fishing. Wind speeds of up to 50 knots and waves, which reach 18 feet in some places, represent a significant threat. The authorities ask Mariner to consider advice and to stay in the harbor until the conditions improve.

What is a Gale warning?

According to the NWS, a storm warning is triggered by “persistent surface winds or frequent gusts in the range of 34 nodes (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurred and not directly associated with a tropency clone.”

New York & New Jersey

NWS Upton has published a Gale warning for several areas, including Long Island Sound and Waters from Sandy Hook, NJ to Montauk. .

Michigan

The NWS Grand Rapids have published warnings along the coast of Michigansee from St. Joseph after Pentwater. Waves could reach 12 feet, with wind gusts drilling up to 40 knots and affecting both small and large vessels.

Maine

Coastal and intra-coastal waters in front of Maine are dangerous conditions with gusts of up to 45 knots and waves of up to 18 feet. The warning applies until January 29th.

Illinois & Indiana

Near coastal areas of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, until Michigan City, Indiana, will experience up to 40 knots and waves of up to 8 feet. NWS Chicago advised all ships to avoid traveling until January 28th.

Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton gave warnings for Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay, with gusts of up to 40 knots and seas reach 6 foot. The warning remains active until January 28th.

Ohio

NWS Cleveland warns of gusts of up to 50 knots over the Eriesee from Vermilion, Ohio, to Buffalo, ny. Winter weather advice is also available, whereby snowfall and freezer are expected to endanger.

Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee has expanded a storm warning along the Wisconsin coast, whereby the winds reached 40 knots. A Gale Watch will follow and extend the risks to January 29.

What’s next

The authorities continue to monitor the conditions and the Mariners should check the updates from the NWS before they drive off. The storm system responsible for these warnings is expected to weaken the middle of the week and enable more conditions by the end of January.

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This picture, which was taken by Windy.com on January 27, shows Winde near Michigan in the middle of the ongoing storm warnings in several states.

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