Gale Watch for Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN; Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN +8 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN, Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI, Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland, Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and 3 more
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What is happening
What: North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Portions of Lake Superior. When: From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:55AM CDT until October 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Duluth MN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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