Gale Watch for Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN
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- Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Monday to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued September 6 at 2:00PM CDT until September 8 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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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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