Gale Warning for Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM
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- Moderate
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- Likely
What is happening
What: Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian...
What the bulletin says to 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...From 5 AM to noon EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Warning issued October 11 at 4:13PM EDT until October 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Official revision - Alert
Gale Warning issued October 11 at 4:13PM EDT until October 12 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Marquette MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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